Detectives investigating a distraction theft where a Rolex watch was stolen in Poole are issuing images of two women they like to speak to and a vehicle they are looking to trace.
Between 12.30pm and 1pm on Tuesday 21 September 2021 a man aged in his 90s was approached by two women in Links Road.
One of the women had a clipboard and was asking the man to sign a petition for a charity. After he signed it, the woman pulled the victim in for a hug and they then left the scene.
A few minutes later the man discovered his watch was missing.
Detective Sergeant Karen Penn, of Dorset Police’s Priority Crime Team, said: “We have been carrying out enquiries into this incident, which is being linked to a series of similar Rolex thefts in the area.
“As part of our investigation, we have obtained images of the female suspects and the car they were seen to get into following the incident.
“I appreciate the images are not great quality, but I am hopeful they may help jog someone’s memory and I would urge anyone with information to please contact us.
“The women involved are described as Eastern European and I would like to take this opportunity to urge people to remain vigilant if they are approached in similar circumstances, particularly if you are wearing a high value watch or item of jewellery.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210152820. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.
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