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Metropolitan Police investigating the March robbery of a jeweller in Paddington, London, and have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to in connection with the incident, as part of an appeal for information.
Police were called at around 7:30pm on Wednesday, 27 March to reports that a man, aged 59, had been assaulted and robbed on Bishops Bridge Road. The victim had visited Queensway Market, W2, to speak to a watch repairer he had used for a number of years.
It is believed that two men waited outside for him to leave the shop before following him down the road. As he got to Bishops Bridge Road, one of the suspects grabbed his bag and dragged him to the ground, knocking him unconscious.
He then fled on foot, while the second suspect drove away on a motorbike. In total, they are believed to have taken over £30,000 worth of jewellery including five watches, earrings, bracelets and brooches.
The victim was treated at the scene by the London Ambulance Service before being taken to hospital with head injuries.
PC Richard Sutton, from the Met’s Central West Command Unit, said: “This was a horrific incident which has had a significant impact on the victim’s life, leaving him with short term memory loss.
“We believe someone somewhere will recognise either or both of the men in these images and we urge them to get in touch and help us with our investigation.”
He added: “Similarly we are releasing images of the items stolen and would ask members of the public as well as pawnbrokers to check whether they have seen or been sold these items in recent months.
“Anyone with information is asked to call 101 with CAD or Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111.”
