Officers appeal for information after man had Rolex watch stolen

In the early hours of Monday 30 December 2024 in Manchester city centre, two men encouraged a male victim onto Marron Place where they started talking to the victim.

Taking advantage of the victim’s drunken state, they grabbed the victim and started to dance around him. One offender started to undo the victim’s watch whilst the second man tripped the victim to the ground where a struggle ensued.

The offenders removed a Rolex watch valued at £6,000 from the victim’s wrist and ran off in opposite directions.

Officers would like to speak with the male pictured below to assist their investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 0161 856 3363 quoting the crime number CRI/06A2/0037273/24.

Alternatively, details can be shared on our LiveChat function on our website www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.