Muggers steal £98k watch
ARMED THUGS STEAL ROSE GOLD TIMEPIECE FROM OWNER IN STREET
POLICE have launched an appeal after a watch worth £98,000 was stolen during a mugging.
Two thugs threatened a man with a socket wrench in broad daylight as he was walking along Hale Road, Hale.
The men demanded he hand over his Audemars Piguet rose gold skeleton watch, which is valued at just under six figures.
The armed robbers took the watch and fled from the scene in a car thought to be a Black Audi A3 and possibly an S Line model.
One of the men, who was seen getting out of the driver’s side of the vehicle, is described as white, over 6ft and slim. He was wearing a grey hooded top, with the hood pulled up and strings pulled tight to his face, with a logo on the left side of the chest.
This man was carrying the wrench.
The second man is described as shorter, stocky and wearing a light-coloured top. He had a local accent that is described as sounding ‘young.’
Det Sgt John Seaton, of GMP’s Trafford District, said: “Thankfully the man was not injured during this robbery.
“We are determined to find these offenders and recover his property.
“We’d urge anyone who recognises the description of those involved, was in the area at the time or has any information to contact police immediately.
“I’d also ask the public to get in touch if they become aware of anyone attempting to sell the watch pictured.”
Anyone with information about the robbery, which happened at around 4.40pm last Sunday, can call police on 0161 856 7587, quoting incident number 2326 of 26072020.
Details can also be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.