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Man runs off while trying on Rolex watch worth over S$40,000 at store in Far East Plaza
Police investigations are ongoing.
A man was caught on CCTV running off with a Rolex watch from watch store HJ Luxury in Far East Plaza on Sep. 25.
The footage was later posted on TikTok by user @bruceleekoh, who owns a neighbouring store in the plaza.
According to Bruce, the watch is a Rolex GMT-Master II 116718LN, which goes for over S$40,000 in the resale market.
In response to Mothership's enquiry, the police confirmed that a report was lodged and investigations are ongoing.
In the CCTV footage, a man wearing a medical mask was seen entering the store at 3:24pm after peering in through the glass window.
A salesperson approached him, and he pointed to a watch on display, which she retrieved for him.
Gif via bruceleekoh/TikTok
He examined the watch closely before handing it back, and the salesperson headed to the backroom to prepare it for him to try on.
While waiting, the man sat on a stool, visibly shaking his leg.
When the salesperson returned, she assisted him in putting on the watch.
Gif via bruceleekoh/TikTok
Almost immediately after she let go of his wrist, the man took a step back, then suddenly bolted out of the store, leaving the salesperson shocked and running after him.
Police investigations are ongoing.
September 27, 2025, 02:09 PM
A man was caught on CCTV running off with a Rolex watch from watch store HJ Luxury in Far East Plaza on Sep. 25.
The footage was later posted on TikTok by user @bruceleekoh, who owns a neighbouring store in the plaza.
According to Bruce, the watch is a Rolex GMT-Master II 116718LN, which goes for over S$40,000 in the resale market.
In response to Mothership's enquiry, the police confirmed that a report was lodged and investigations are ongoing.
Ran off with watch on hand
In the CCTV footage, a man wearing a medical mask was seen entering the store at 3:24pm after peering in through the glass window.
A salesperson approached him, and he pointed to a watch on display, which she retrieved for him.
He examined the watch closely before handing it back, and the salesperson headed to the backroom to prepare it for him to try on.
While waiting, the man sat on a stool, visibly shaking his leg.
When the salesperson returned, she assisted him in putting on the watch.
Almost immediately after she let go of his wrist, the man took a step back, then suddenly bolted out of the store, leaving the salesperson shocked and running after him.
