Man's Rolex stolen in distraction theft near Cirencester

Police are appealing for information following an incident where a man reported having his Rolex watch stolen in a distraction theft by two women near Cirencester.

On Saturday 30 October at around 1.45pm in Water Lane, Somerford Keynes two women approached a man in the road and started talking to him.

They said they needed a hotel and then took hold of the man's arms and offered him sex in exchange for money.

He pulled away from the women and they then left. A short while later the man, who is aged in his 50s, discovered his Rolex watch has been stolen.

One of the women was described as being aged in her 50s, about 5ft 3ins tall, of a medium build, with short dark brown hair styled in a sharp bob cut that sat around her ears. She was wearing a blue jumper and jeans which were a lighter blue.

The second woman was described as being aged in her late 20s, 5ft 3ins tall and of a slim build. She had shoulder length dark brown hair and was wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans and white trainers.

They were both described as having non-local accents. 

If you witnessed this incident or have any information, please complete the following online form and reference incident number 276 of 30 October: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

You can also call police on 101 or alternatively, you can give information anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online https://crimestoppers-uk.org/