Video footage has been released of the mugging in Frognal Way

JEWELLERS have been urged to come forward if they have been offered a Rolex watch worth thousands of pounds after a violent street mugging in Hampstead.

The watch’s owner, who is in his 50s, and his wife were thrown to the ground by two men in Frognal Way at 7pm on Wednesday September 13. Police have released footage of the incident, showing the thieves running off after ripping the black and gold Rolex Yacht Master watch from the man’s wrist. They had run up from behind and pulled them both to the floor. The couple had been out on a night out.

A member of the public who tried to help called police but the men could not be traced. Officers said the victims were “understandably shaken but thankfully did not suffer any serious physical injuries”.

Sergeant Max Pennington, said: “The man and his wife were on their way home after enjoying a night out when this horrible incident happened. “I’m keen to hear from anyone who can identify the two men. I also want to hear from any jewellers or pawnbrokers who might have been offered the watch for sale.” Police want to speak to the two men pictured and ask anyone who can identify them to call on 101.