Langley RCMP still looking for watch thief

Timepiece worth $13,000 stolen from Golden Tree Jewelers on Jan. 13

Police say this man fled Golden Tree Jewelers on Friday, Jan. 13, wearing a stolen watch worth $13,000.

Police say this man fled Golden Tree Jewelers on Friday, Jan. 13, wearing a stolen watch worth $13,000.

Langley RCMP are seeking the public’s help to identify a man who stole a very expensive watch from Golden Tree Jewelers in Willowbrook Mall on Jan. 13.

The man entered the jewelry store shortly before 3 p.m. He told the clerk he wanted to try on a number of watches. The clerk removed a watch worth approximately $13,000 from a display case and fastened it to the man’s wrist.

The man immediately ran out of the mall and was seen entering a champagne coloured four door Buick sedan.

Believed to be in his early 20s, the man has medium toned skin and dark hair. He wore a dark hoodie.

Police are asking the public to look at the accompanying photo and call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200 if they are able to identify the individual pictured.

If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

There are other ways to contact police: at www.solvecrime.ca, by text to the tipline at CRIMES (274637), or Facebook at www.facebook.com/metrovancouvercrimestoppers.

Langley Times