A THIEF stole a £22k watch from a jewellers in Bromley by trying it on and then fleeing the store yesterday (November 26).
The incident happened at around 7.10pm when a man walked into Ernest Jones in The Glades and asked to try on the gold, diamond encrusted Rolex.
He then ran from the shop through the shopping centre with the watch still on his wrist.
The suspect is described as a black male, of medium build and aged between 18 and 20.
He has short hair and was wearing a black and grey striped beanie hat, a black padded jacket, black trousers and black trainers.
Anyone who saw what happened or is offered a watch fitting the description (serial number 17815883168) should call Bromley police on 01689 891212 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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