Woman, 69, murdered in London home 'for diamond encrusted Rolex watch'

Jennifer Abbott was killed and her Rolex watch was stolen (Image: MET POLICE)

Police have launched an urgent manhunt following the murder of a pensioner at her home in Camden, north London. Jennifer Abbott,69, was found stabbed to death at her home in Mornington Place, Camden, at 6pm on Friday, June 13. 

While detectives are keeping an open mind about the possible motive for the murder, they are appealing in particular for information about a diamond-encrusted Rolex watch, which they believe is missing from Ms Abbott’s address. Known professionally as Sarah Steinberg, Jennifer was a popular member of the community.

Officers are appealing in particular for information about a Rolex watch that is missing (Image: MET POLICE)

She was often seen walking her Corgi dog in the Camden area, including on Tuesday, 10 June when she was last seen by neighbours. 

A post-mortem examination took place on Sunday, June 15 and gave the cause of death as sharp force trauma.

Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart, who leads policing in Camden, said: “We are working closely with our colleagues in the homicide team to establish exactly what happened and it’s incredibly important that we hear from anyone who may have knowledge about how this awful death occurred.

“Were you out in Camden on Friday? Perhaps you had been coming home from work, or at an event nearby? Did you see or hear anything around Mornington Place that struck you as being unusual?

“Someone must have seen or heard something and no piece of information is too small. It could be the crucial clue that leads us to identify Jennifer’s murderer.

"Extra patrols continue in the area while my officers remain at the crime scene. I would urge anyone who has any information, or who may be worried, to speak to them.”

There have been no arrests at this stage.

Anyone with information is urged to call 101 or message @MetCC on X, giving the reference 6470/13JUN. Information, including photos or videos, can also be easily uploaded to our dedicated appeal page.

Alternatively you can speak anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.