Masked gang steal man's watch in terrifying knifepoint robbery on quiet road

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A masked gang stole a man's watch in a terrifying knifepoint robbery on a residential road in Wilmslow.

The 22-year-old victim was first approached by two men as he was getting out of his car on Thorngrove Road. The men - who were both armed with knives - demanded he hand over his watch, police said.

They stole it from him and ran away from the scene. Both were wearing ski masks at the time, one in a black colour and another in green, and were dressed in sportswear.

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Another man who was with the two men but did not speak to the victim was spotted waiting by the roadside. Police are now appealing for anyone with information about the incident - which happened at around 11.20pm on Wednesday (August 31) - to come forward.

They particularly want to hear from anyone who has CCTV or dash cam footage. Detective Constable Thomas Towe, of Macclesfield CID, said: "The investigation to identify these three men is ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward.

"I want to appeal to residents in the area who have CCTV or dash cam footage to contact us if it shows the men shortly before and after the robbery occurred as well as the incident itself. Any information you have – no matter how small – could greatly help with our enquiries."

Anyone with information can contact Cheshire Constabulary online or by contacting 101 quoting IML 1356414. Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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