A MAN had his Rolex watch stolen in Bournemouth town centre after grappling with someone who approached him.

Police investigating the robbery in Old Christchurch Road have issued CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to.

At around 12.35am on Thursday, March 3, the victim, a man aged in his 50s and from Warrington, was walking along Old Christchurch Road, near to the junction with Glen Fern Road, when he was approached by a man.

The suspect grappled with the victim who fell to the ground. The suspect them removed the victim’s black Rolex Sea Dweller watch and left the scene.

Police Constable Oliver Lamb, of Bournemouth police, said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the area of Old Christchurch Road and Glen Fern Road at the relevant time and witnessed the incident to please contact Dorset Police.

“As part of my enquiries I have obtained a CCTV image of the suspect. While I fully acknowledge that the quality of the image is poor, it is the best I currently have and I am releasing it in the hope that someone might recognise him from the clothing he is wearing. I would urge anyone who knows who he is to please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220035571.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.