Overview
- Thames Valley Police report that a woman approached a man in his 70s on Richmond Road, offered services, touched him over his clothing, took his Rolex, and ran off.
- Detective Constable Mandy Cutler appealed for witnesses to contact police on 101 quoting reference 43260169849 or to share footage through a dedicated online portal.
- The suspect is described as white, in her 20s or 30s, about 5ft tall, with long dark hair, a black baseball cap, light clothing, and possibly a Spanish accent.
- Officers are seeking dash‑cam, doorbell, and CCTV video from the area as they conduct an active manhunt, and no arrests have been reported.
- Media coverage notes wider thefts of high‑value watches in the UK, though police have not tied this case to a broader pattern.