A MAN in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the reported theft of an expensive watch in Bournemouth. 

Last month it was reported a man aged in his 60s was walking into an address in Bath Road at around 2.30pm on Sunday, August 28 when he was approached by two men. 

One of the men allegedly distracted the victim while the other stole his watch. 

It was also reported a third man had been seen following the victim prior to the incident. 

The watch that was reportedly stolen was a high value Patek Phillipe watch. 

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Detectives from Dorset Police’s Priority Crime Team arrested a 28-year-old man from London on suspicion of theft. He has been released on police bail as enquiries continue. 

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220140840. 

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.