November 5, 2010 1.58 pm This story is over 160 months old

Police seek £7k Rolex watch thief

Walkout: Police are asking for help to find a man who is said t0 have stolen an expensive watch from a High Street Jewellers.

Lincolnshire Police are looking for information to lead them to a man who allegedly stole a Rolex watch worth £7,000 from a city jewellers.

The man (pictured) is said to have stolen the item from city jewellers Rowletts on the High Street on September 14 at around 4.45pm.

He walked into the shop and asked to look at the watch, which was in the window. He then allegedly walked out with the watch, without paying.

Police say they couldn’t release footage of the man earlier, due to lines of enquiry needing to be completed.

Anyone who recognises this man should call PC Luke Wells on 0300 111 0300. Alternatively, report to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Source: Lincolnshire Police