An example of the silver Audi Q2 believed to be used by thieves
(Picture: Met Police handout)Police are on the hunt for a gang of thieves allegedly driving across London in a silver Audi after a spate of luxury watch thefts.
A group of two to three people are believed to be responsible for 12 incidents across the capital between May and July.
Eleven men and one woman were targeted in the violent thefts, ranging in ages between 24 and 64 years old.
They occured in Bermondsey, Brixton, Parsons Green, Norbury, Clapham, Tooting and Camberwell among other locations.
“During these offences the victim was usually injured by being struck with an object, before their watch was stolen,” Met Police said.
“Detectives believe that the offences are being committed by two to three people, and that they are using a silver coloured Audi Q2 as their mode of transport.”
Detective Inspector Vicky Allen said the effects of the thefts can “run far deeper than a loss of property or pride”.
