Rolex Sale Goes Awry As 2 Men Rob, Throw Him To Ground: Police

SEAFORD, NY — A man was robbed of his Rolex watch on Monday night in Seaford. The male victim, 29. agreed to sell his watch, valued at $8,500, to an unknown person through Facebook Marketplace.

They agreed to meet at the parking lot of the Starbucks on Sunrise Highway.

However, police said, the victim was met by two men who grabbed the watch and pushed the victim to the ground.

As the men drove away, the victim jumped on the hood of the vehicle, but the black Mercedes Benz sped up and he was knocked to the ground, authorities said.

He was treated for injuries at the scene.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.