Police appeal after thieves steal Rolex watch from elderly man during Cheltenham burglary
The Rolex watch worth £13,000 was given to the victim for his military service.
Gloucestershire Police are appealing for information after thieves robbed a vulnerable elderly man in his Cheltenham home last night (Sunday 28 September).
It was reported to police that the victim, who is in his 80s, heard the sound of someone breaking into his house on Cromwell Road at around 11pm.
Three masked men had smashed their way through a back door to gain entry.
Police said the victim chased them outside where he was assaulted, suffering minor injuries, and had his watch stolen.
The watch, a silver coloured Rolex worth £13,000, has sentimental value to the victim after it was given to him for his military service.
A wallet containing cash and bank cards was also stolen during the burglary.
Officers are now asking anyone with information about the burglary to come forward.
They would also like to hear from anyone who may have been offered the pictured Rolex for sale.