A man who was taken from his home in Hastings had his thumbs cut off by the kidnappers, police have confirmed.
The victim walked to a nearby house to raise the alarm and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Sussex Police say it is not clear what the motive was but believe it was a targeted attack.
Anyone who saw the silver BMW in Earl Street or anyone with information is urged to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 426 of 29/05, call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.