Robber stole watch on Wolverhampton train after 'suggesting shooting'
A man had his watch stolen on a train near Wolverhampton by a robber who he feared would shoot him.
The victim was on a train travelling between Wolverhampton and Birmingham when he was approached by a man who was on the phone.
The victim heard the man say "shall I shoot him in the leg" while on the phone and feared that the man may have had a firearm, although no gun was seen.
The robber then took the victim's watch and disembarked at Birmingham New Street before getting into a taxi outside the station, according to police.
The incident happened at around 5pm on Saturday, January 30.
A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident, in particular a man who was sat in the same carriage across the aisle."
Any witnesses or anyone with information can contact police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 2100005884.
Alternatively, witnesses can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
