Kempton Park Racecourse robbery: Woman 'forced to remove high-value watch'

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses after an ‘alleged robbery’ at Kempton Park Racecourse.

“The offence took place last Thursday (November 28) just before 1pm,” a police spokesperson said.

"The victim was reportedly walking through the market, when a man approached her and forced her to remove a high-value watch. He then made off on foot.

“The suspect is described as a white man in his 20s around 5ft 8in tall, with a medium build and brown hair. He was wearing a grey/blue tracksuit with a black gilet, and a snood covering the bottom of his face. He is described as having an Irish accent.”

Police are now looking to speak to anyone who ‘may have witnessed this incident’ or have ‘any further information which might help our investigation’.

A spokesperson added: “We are aware of an image circulating on social media of a man thought to be connected to the incident, but this has been thoroughly investigated and can confirm he is unrelated to the offence and was not at the location. We would ask that the public do not share any further imagery of this individual as he is an innocent party.”

Should you have any information about this offence, contact the police, quoting PR/45240137112 via webchat; the online reporting tool or by calling 101.

If you do not wish to speak to police, you can call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.