Moment pensioner is mugged outside pub 'for his Rolex and phone'

by · Mail Online

CCTV has captured the moment a pubgoer was robbed as he casually sat enjoying the sunshine in a beer garden.

The man was minding his own business when a pair of thieves pulled up nearby in a black Audi and quickly made a dart to where he was sitting.

The pair stormed into the beer garden with one of them hurdling a low wall, before they engaged in a 19-second tussle with the victim.

After the incident the culprits could be seen making their way back to the car before speeding off. Locals said he had been targeted for his Rolex watch and mobile phone.

After seeing footage of the incident on Tuesday (17 September) locals took to X to say they were 'shocked' and 'dismayed' at the incident.   

The pair reportedly snatched the elderly man's phone and Rolex
The two men could be seen jumping over a small wall before carrying out the robbery
The pensioner was sitting at the front of the George pub in Hayes
A number of local X users reacted angrily after seeing footage of the incident

Oliver Lewis fumed: 'He was sitting outside a pub. 'Can't even have a quiet pint now without fear of getting robbed.'

Louise McNeely said: 'Oh my God. 'This is terrifying.

A Met Police spokesperson said: 'Officers are investigating a robbery in Hayes Street, Bromley at around 14:40hrs on Tuesday, 17 September.

'Investigating officers are aware of footage of the incident being shared online.

'Anyone who can identify the people shown is asked to call 101, ref 3643/18Ssep.

 'To remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers'.