The missing watch

DETECTIVES are appealing for information after a woman had her designer watch stolen in a violent robbery in front of her children.

The victim, aged in her 40s, was approached from behind by three men in Euston Road outside St Pancras International.

They pushed her to the ground and forcibly removed her Richard Mille watch, worth about £185,000.

Her three children witnessed the robbery at around 10.45pm on Sunday July 21.

Sergeant Max Pennington, from the Central North area’s local investigations team, said: “This was a terrifying ordeal for the victim and her three children and we are committed to finding the perpetrators.

He added: “I’d be keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen the robbery, or the suspects running off.

“I’d also like to hear from anyone who may have been offered a Richard Mille watch within the last couple of days.

The Met has released a photo of the luxury watch that was taken.

Richard Mille is a luxury Swiss brand, known for its sporting connections and sponsorship of top class events. Tennis star Rafael Nadal and Formula One driver Lando Norris are among those who have partnered with the company.

Sergeant Pennington said in his request for the public’s help in cracking the case: “Any information you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence. Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously.”

People responding to the appeal can call police on 101 or message @MetCC on X. Crimestoppers can be reached on 0800 555 111.