Police: Man loses $12K Rolex from his wrist after given items and told "Jesus wants you to have this stuff"

Bloomfield Twp police department
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(WWJ) Bloomfield Township police are looking for a man who allegedly stole a $12,000 Rolex watch from another man's wrist.

Police say the victim was pumping gas at the Mobil State on Opdyke Road at South Boulevard last Saturday when a man came up and gave him a handful of jewelry and a $20 bill.  The suspect told the man "Jesus wants you to have this stuff."

The victim tried to give the items back, but the man took off.

A short time later the victim realized his Rolex was missing.  The watch is valued at $12,773.

The suspect was described as a 50-year-old, 5’9” white male, skinny/medium build with dark colored hair.

Anyone with information is urged to call Bloomfield Township at 248-433-7755.

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