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Peter Lovenkrands robbed of £30,000 watch in Solihull | Peter Lovenkrands robbed of £30,000 watch in Solihull |
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A £30,000 diamond-encrusted watch has been stolen from Birmingham City footballer Peter Lovenkrands during a mugging outside his home. | A £30,000 diamond-encrusted watch has been stolen from Birmingham City footballer Peter Lovenkrands during a mugging outside his home. |
Two youths targeted the Danish striker as he parked his car outside his Solihull home, forcing the customised Hublot watch from his wrist. | Two youths targeted the Danish striker as he parked his car outside his Solihull home, forcing the customised Hublot watch from his wrist. |
The men unsuccessfully tried to take 33-year-old Lovenkrands's wedding ring during the robbery. | The men unsuccessfully tried to take 33-year-old Lovenkrands's wedding ring during the robbery. |
Det Sgt Andrew O'Keeffe described it as a "frightening attack". | Det Sgt Andrew O'Keeffe described it as a "frightening attack". |
The policeman added: "The watch that was stolen is very unique and we would ask anyone who is offered a watch of this kind to contact us immediately." | The policeman added: "The watch that was stolen is very unique and we would ask anyone who is offered a watch of this kind to contact us immediately." |
Described as aged in their late teens or early 20s, the muggers were wearing hooded tops and had their faces covered. | Described as aged in their late teens or early 20s, the muggers were wearing hooded tops and had their faces covered. |
They ran off after the robbery, at about 14:00 GMT last Thursday. | They ran off after the robbery, at about 14:00 GMT last Thursday. |
Blues secured the signing of the former Newcastle United forward in July. | Blues secured the signing of the former Newcastle United forward in July. |
Lovenkrands, who has scored one goal in his 22 appearances for Denmark, became manager Lee Clark's first signing and finalised a two-year deal. | Lovenkrands, who has scored one goal in his 22 appearances for Denmark, became manager Lee Clark's first signing and finalised a two-year deal. |
He joined Newcastle from Rangers in January 2009. |
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