London moped crime: Terrifying moment masked moped thugs target man at knifepoint for £25,000 watch

James Morris20 September 2018
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This is the terrifying moment a 64-year-old man was robbed at knifepoint by two masked moped thugs in a busy north London high street.

The victim's £25,000 Rolex watch was stolen during the robbery in St John’s Wood High Street, police said.

The moped crooks threatened him with a large knife and a struggle ensued, during which the Rolex Daytona was forcibly removed, according to Scotland Yard.

The man suffered injuries to his arm, leg and face and was left shaken by the attack. He was taken to hospital, where he was treated and discharged later the same day.

The two suspects were described as male, and were riding a grey and white moped.

The moped thieves targeted a man in St John's Wood, police said

The attack happened at about 7.45pm on September 7. Police released footage on Thursday but believe many witnesses filmed it on their phones.

Det Cons James Drummond, from Westminster Police, urged them to come forward.

He said: "This was a horrifying ordeal for a man just out enjoying a summer evening.

“He was confronted by masked men brandishing a large knife and they have forcibly removed his watch.

"They appear to have singled him out and deliberately targeted him for this watch and we need to catch them before they target anyone else.

"The street was busy with traffic and pedestrians and I would appeal to anyone who filmed this incident or took photos to contact police."

Anyone with information or footage of the attack is asked to call 101, quoting CAD 6669 of September 7. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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