Witnesses are being sought after a man went into a Lowestoft jewellers and stole two Rolex watches.

Eastern Daily Press: Photographs of the stolen Rolex watches. Pictures: SUFFOLK POLICEPhotographs of the stolen Rolex watches. Pictures: SUFFOLK POLICE (Image: Archant)

The man went into PJ Gillman jewellers in London Road North around 4.30pm on December 22 and, after engaging with staff, was shown the watches, each valued at several thousand pounds.

The man then grabbed the watches and ran out of the store.

A police spokesman described the man as being white, in his early 20s, of scruffy appearance, around 5ft 6ins tall, of thin build, possibly with a tattoo on his face/ neck, and dark brown hair.

It is thought he wore a royal blue jacket and jeans.

Eastern Daily Press: Photographs of the stolen Rolex watches. Pictures: SUFFOLK POLICEPhotographs of the stolen Rolex watches. Pictures: SUFFOLK POLICE (Image: Archant)

Anyone who saw the incident or anyone with information about who stole the watches or where they are now should call police at Lowestoft by dialling Suffolk Police on 101, quoting crime number 73226/16.