Sandbanks knife-point robbery sees man lose solid gold watch

One woman threatened the man with a flick knife while another unclipped his watch, while also holding a knife.

Now police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Officers were called to the area at 2.45pm on Thursday July 16.

The victim was walking along Banks Road when he was approached by a woman who started a conversation with him at the junction with Panorama Road.

Following a short interaction the woman threatened him with a flick knife. A second woman approached from behind and grabbed the victim’s arm before unclipping his watch, while also holding a knife.

A solid gold Omega watch with black roman numerals on the face was stolen during the incident.

The women left the area in a dark grey or silver saloon or hatchback car in the direction of Brownsea Road and Panorama Road. The car was driven by a man who is described as being of Turkish decent and was wearing a white T-shirt.

The women are described as being Eastern European. The first woman was wearing a short dress and had shoulder-length black hair. The second woman had her hair tied up and was wearing a blue skirt and black top.

Detective Constable Christian Bryant, of Dorset Police’s Priority Crime Team, said: “This was a distressing incident for the victim and a full investigation is underway to identify those responsible.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area of Banks Road between the roundabout near the Rick Stein restaurant and the ferry crossing at the relevant time and witnessed any suspicious activity to please get in touch.

“I am keen to hear from anyone who recognises the women or the vehicle involved from the descriptions given.

“I would also urge any residents who have home CCTV systems to check their footage from the day for anything that may assist my investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting occurrence number 55200107003 or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.