Appeal for information following robbery in Wilmslow

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a robbery in Wilmslow.

At around 10pm on Monday 3 October, a 52-year-old woman was walking along Torkington Road when a blue Ford Festa, containing five people, pulled up at the side of the road. 

One man then got out of the car and pushed the victim to the floor and placed his hand over her mouth, he then went on to steal her Rolex watch.

The offender then got back into the car and the vehicle sped off onto Fletsand Road, and then onto Macclesfield Road.

Enquiries in relation to the incident have been ongoing and officers are now appealing to members of the public for more information.

Detective Constable Thomas Towe said: “This was an absolutely terrifying incident and the victim has understandably been left shaken by her ordeal. 

“I want to reassure the community that we are working hard to make sure those responsible are identified and caught.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and as part of this we are asking anyone with any information, no matter how small it may be, to come forward.

“We are also keen to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage which may help our investigation.”

Anyone who has information, CCTV or dash cam footage is asked to contact Cheshire Constabulary online at:

https://www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us

--- or via 101 quoting IML 1380627.

Information can also be provided by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via:

https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously