Police Hunt Crooks in BMW After Rolex Heist in Liphook
Police are on the lookout for a dark, old-style BMW 5 Series with left-hand drive and a Polish number plate, possibly starting with FZE or PZE. The car is linked to a brazen robbery in Liphook where a 68-year-old man had his valuable Rolex watch snatched.
Watch Snatchers Targeting Elderly Men
The Liphook incident matches two other heists from July in Ringwood and Emsworth, where men were approached by women and had pricey Rolex watches ripped from their wrists. Officers want anyone who spotted the BMW or has dash-cam footage from October 20 to step forward.
How the Liphook Theft Went Down
At around 2pm, the 68-year-old victim was dropping off dry cleaning on Station Road when a woman aged 17 to 25 approached him. She struck up a chat before a struggle erupted – she repeatedly touched his chest and arms. After she walked off, the man noticed his Rolex Submariner was gone.
The stolen watch is steel and gold with a royal blue face and white-and-gold hands.
Suspect and Vehicle Description
- Woman: White, slim, about 5’6″, 17-25 years old.
- Hair: Light brown, tied in a ponytail.
- Wore: Light face mask, white/grey fleece, faded blue jeans, white trainers.
- Spoke poor English.
- Got into the BMW parked nearby immediately after the theft.
The BMW 5 Series shows a three-coloured stripes logo on its grille, tinted rear windows, and carries a Polish registration.
Help Police Nab the Thieves
If you have info on this or earlier Rolex robberies, call 101 quoting reference 44200262386. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
And if anyone is offered a suspicious Rolex matching the description, please get in touch immediately.
