Man steals $82K wristwatch from KOP Mall

UPPER MERION, Pa. (KYW Newsradio) — Police are searching for a man they say stole a high-end wristwatch from a store inside the King of Prussia Mall.

Officials say on Aug. 17 around 7 p.m., Justin Ward, 30, had asked to see several watches while at the Bucherer 1888 store. He then snagged one he had already tried on back from the employee and ran away.

According to Bucherer 1888 employees, the watch is valued at $82,000.

He was last seen in an Adidas sweatshirt and light blue shorts with lightning bolts on the sides. Police say he is about 5-foot-9 with a thin build.

Police have issued an arrest warrant for Ward, who they say has ties to the Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas. He’s charged with robbery, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and retail theft.

If you know any information about his whereabouts, call the Upper Merion Investigations Division at 610-265-3232 or submit a tip here .