Man Pistol-Whipped For His $600K Watch In South OC: Report

IRVINE, CA — A businessman was assaulted and robbed of his $600,000 watch at gunpoint while leaving his office in south Orange County on Wednesday, Oct. 15, The Orange County Register reported.

According to the report, the man — who asked to remain anonymous for safety purposes — was getting into his car after work when another vehicle pulled up and blocked him in.

The man was then approached by three hooded, masked men who jumped out, dragged him from his driver's seat and beat him — allegedly pistol-whipping and punching him before fleeing with the watch, according to the newspaper.

The victim added that the armed suspect tried to fire, but the gun jammed.

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