Appeal after man stole man's watch in Cheltenham

Police are investigating after a man stole another man's watch in Cheltenham in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 3 May.

The incident happened at around 1am in the town centre and it is believed there were others who may have witnessed what happened but left prior to officers arriving.

The victim, who is aged in his 50s, had been walking with a friend along Clarence Parade when an unknown man started walking with them. 

They then stopped to talk at the junction with Clarence Street, and the unknown man then ran off. He ran down Clarence Street and turned left onto Crescent Place.

After the man ran away the victim realised his Rolex watch was missing.

The suspect was described as being aged between 25 and 30, around 6ft tall, with short dark hair and stubble. He was wearing all dark clothing including a hooded top.

Anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and witnessed what happened or anyone who saw a man matching the description is asked to make contact with police.

Information can be provided to officers online by completing the following form and quoting incident 21 of 3 May: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/