Expensive watches stolen from car in Dorchester
Attempts were then made to sell them at a jewellers in the town
Two expensive watches have been stolen from a vehicle in Dorchester, with police asking anyone with information to contact them.
The women's Rolex and Tag Heuer models were taken from a car in Celtic Crescent, at some point between 11.00pm on Thursday last week (24th October) and 5.25am the following day (Friday 25th).
The alleged offenders then attempted to sell the watches on at jewellers in Dorchester town centre, but the staff became suspicious and refused the sale.
A 28 year old man of no fixed abode has been arrested on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle.
He's since been released on bail while the investigation continues.
Police have now shared a CCTV image of a man they'd like to identify in connection with the incident.
PC Glen Caddy, of Dorchester Neighbourhood Policing Team, said:
“We are fully aware of a series of reports of vehicle crime in recent weeks and are exploring all lines of enquiry available to us.
“In this incident, we have obtained CCTV images of a man we would like to identify from the jeweller shop. If anyone has information about his identity, please get in touch with Dorset Police.
“Our patrols have been stepped up in the areas known to be affected and we would ask anyone with concerns to please speak with us.
“We would like to thank the public for their assistance and providing us with information so far in relation to the current series of vehicle crime reports – this is vital to enabling us to conduct investigations and obtain an intelligence picture of what is happening.”
If you can help with any information, you're asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55240164560.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.