Man in his seventies assaulted during robbery at Gerrards Cross

A man in his seventies was assaulted during a robbery in Gerrards Cross prompting an appeal for witnesses by Thames Valley Police.

At about 12.10am on Sunday 7th May 2017 two men smashed the rear patio doors of a property in Dukes Wood Avenue, Gerrards Cross. Once inside the men assaulted the occupant of the property, a man in his seventies, and took a watch from his wrist.

The offenders then fled the scene, possibly making their getaway on a motorbike.

The victim sustained bruising to his arm and a cut to his wrist as a result of the incident however he did not require hospital treatment.

Both the offenders are described as black, in their late twenties, about 6ft and were wearing black clothes. One, or possibly both offenders, were wearing the hoods up on their jackets.

Investigating officer, PC Louise Snodgrass, based at Taplow Local CID, said: ‘I would like to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident or who has any information which relates to it, to please contact us.

If you have any information which you think could help our investigation, please contact the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number on 101.‘

Thames Valley Police are appealing for anyone who may have any information relating to this case to please call the police non-emergency number 101 quoting reference ‘43170131011’ or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously.