UPDATE: Man charged with York Rolex thefts after police helicopter chase
Three Rolex watches were snatched from a York jewellers in broad daylight.
The theft happened on Wednesday (January 9) at about 11am at a shop on High Ousegate.
Have you seen him?
The suspect is…
| a black man | |
| around 5ft 10ins tall | |
| with long black dreadlocks. |
He was wearing
| a blue bandanna | |
| a black bomber jacket with green, red and gold flowers on the back | |
| black trousers | |
| and black shoes with white trim. |
Officers investigating the thefts have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident. He carried a designer over-the-shoulder bag.
They are also asking York shopkeepers to get in touch if they think the man may have visited their store.
Police believe the incident may be linked to a similar theft in Manchester.
If you recognise him or have any information that could help the investigation, please contact North Yorkshire Police.
How to help the police
| Call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and select option 1 | |
| Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website |
| Quote reference number 12190004972 |












