POLICE in Wiltshire are appealing to find an Irish man wanted in connection with a robbery involving jewellery worth tens of thousands of pounds.
The victims, a man and his adult daughter, were driving a white Vauxhall Vivaro panel van home at around 5.30pm on Saturday, December 19.
While driving along the A350 between Lackham and Chippenham, the van was rammed by a medium sized car, believed to be a black Audi.
There was little damage caused, but the victims pulled over to the side of the road, as did the Audi.
While the male van driver and his daughter were talking to the car driver, another individual, believed to be a passenger in the Audi, climbed into the van and drove away.
The Audi also fled the scene, leaving the victims to flag down a passing member of the public, who allowed them to call the police.
The driver of the Audi is described as white with a light complexion, about 35-40 years old, 5ft 9inches tall, having a solid, stocky build.
He had short, cropped brown or possibly ginger hair and a square, possibly plump face. He also wore blue trousers and a zip-up jacket and is described as having an Irish accent.
The van that was stolen contained jewellery worth tens of thousands of pounds.
Detective Constable Tom Fenwick said: "We would like to speak to anyone who may have seen a black Audi following a white panel van around this time on Saturday evening in the Devizes, Melksham or Chippenham area."
If you can help locate the white van or offer information leading to the recovery of the jewellery please contact 101 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
