A man in Amsterdam-Osdorp arranged to sell his Rolex watch, valued at 15,000 euro, to two individuals he met through acquaintances during the summer of 2025. Upon arriving at the meeting location, one of the individuals brandished a firearm and threatened him, stealing the watch before fleeing on a scooter.
The Aftermath
The man then pursued the scooter, following at high speed for less than a minute. The chase concluded when the scooter crashed at the intersection of the Ookmeerweg and Reimerswaalstraat. It remains unclear whether the man intentionally collided with the scooter or if the scooter’s riders lost control.
The man recovered his Rolex at the scene but left the two injured individuals behind. Both required surgery; one sustained a fractured ankle, and the other a broken vertebra.
According to the man, identified as Lex van der Z., the incident was a misunderstanding. He stated, “I wanted to follow them so they could be apprehended. I did not hit them, we collided with each other. We were driving on the street, there was a T-intersection, they braked, went down, and then we collided.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the Rolex watch?
The man was able to recover his Rolex watch at the scene of the crash.
What injuries did the scooter riders sustain?
One of the scooter riders suffered a fractured ankle, and the other sustained a broken vertebra, both requiring surgery.
How long did the pursuit last?
The pursuit lasted for less than one minute, according to investigations.
legal proceedings will determine whether the man intentionally collided with the scooter, or if the crash was accidental. The injured individuals may pursue legal action. Further investigation could reveal additional details about the events leading up to the robbery and the subsequent chase.
