Thieves steal 74-year-old woman’s valuable and sentimental Rolex watch in Peacehaven park

Sussex Police said the 74-year-old victim was sitting on a bench with her two dogs in The Big Park in Piddinghoe Avenue, on Sunday (June 14) at about 12.45pm.

Officers said the woman was approached by two men and one asked her for her time. The other man than grabbed the watch off her wrist and ran off through Flint Way.

According to police, the victim suffered minor injuries.

The watch, police say, is a Rolex Submariner with a blue bezel face, and a silver and gold strap and estimated to be worth between £8,000 and £10,000.

Police said the suspect who stole the watch is a mixed race man, 5’ 10” and was wearing a blue v-neck jumper or t-shirt and black shorts. He and the other suspect were aged between 25 and 40 and both wore a medical mask covering their nose and mouth.

PC Anna Batchelor said, “The victim has been left extremely shaken and is heartbroken and shocked that the watch has been stolen. This was a cruel and heartless attack on a lone woman.

“It belonged to the victim’s son who sadly died 10 years ago. Although the watch was quite old and worn, it was hugely sentimental and she desperately wants it back.

“If you have any information about the robbery or are offered a Rolex Submariner watch to buy please let us know.”

Report to police online or ring 101 quoting serial 720 of 14/06 to help with the investigation.

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