Thief asks man for directions to hospital then snatches Rolex from his wrist
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA thief asked a man for directions to the nearest hospital then snatched a Rolex watch from his wrist in a shocking robbery.
The incident happened in Nether Alderley, a village just below Alderley Edge in Cheshire, on Saturday, October 1. Police said the victim was approached on Nursery Lane, a quiet country road.
The man, who appeared 'distressed', asked him for directions to the nearest hospital. He then went to the shake the victim's hand before snatching his Rolex watch from his wrist, police said. READ MORE: Dad smashed up Ferrari on Deansgate after ‘emotions got the better of him’ following nightclub row The thief fled the scene.
The victim was left with a bruised arm and has been 'shaken' by the incident. Detectives are now appealing for anyone with information about the robbery - which happened at around 3pm - to come forward.
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