Police appeal after after elderly man robbed of Rolex watch by two young women in Emsworth

The 78-year-old victim was approached by two females in High Street at around 12.30pm yesterday (Wednesday), who shoved him into an enclosed area before stealing the Rolex GMT Master II.

The women, thought to be in their 20s are both around 5ft 4ins tall, with olive complexions and dark hair.

One was described as having an average build and a Portuguese accent while the other female had slightly larger than average build.

The stolen watch has a black face, similar to the one shown in the picture.

But police said the bezel has been replaced with a black Rolex Submariner bezel with the small pearl setting at 12 o’clock to make it more distinctive - as shown in the other image.

Officers said there is also minor damage in three places on the inside of the watch bracelet.

A police statement said: ‘We are appealing for anyone who may have seen the two women described in this area at this time, or witnessed anything they thought looked suspicious.

‘In addition, we would ask anyone, including local businesses, who are offered sale of a watch matching the one stolen to report this to police.’

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44200262386.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org

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