Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following an armed robbery in Alderley Edge.
At around 10pm on Saturday 29 March, a 35-year-old woman was walking back to her car outside San Carlo restaurant on Wilmslow Road when she was approached by an unknown man who was wearing a balaclava.
The man threatened the victim with a pair of scissors before stealing a gold Rolex watch and a Birkin handbag. He then made off on foot in the direction of the Texaco garage and onto Davey Lane.
Thankfully the victim was uninjured as a result of the incident
Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and detectives are urging anyone with any information to come forward.
Detective Inspector Ross Hamilton said:
"This was a terrifying ordeal for the victim, which left her extremely shaken up and I would like to reassure residents that we are doing everything we can to establish the identity of offender.
"There will be an increased police presence in the area, and we would urge anyone with any concerns to speak to an officer.
"As part of the investigation I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and thinks they have witnessed something suspicious, or even may have seen the offender before or after the robbery.
"The same goes for anyone who thinks they may have CCTV or dashcam footage which may aid our investigation."
Anyone who has information, CCTV or dash cam footage is asked to contact Cheshire Constabulary online www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or via 101 quoting IML 2058703.
Information can also be provided by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously .
