On August 4 in Spanish Place, Manchester Square, Marylebone the masked attacker, who was also gloved, pounced on the married couple.
The 56 year-old man and 36 year-old woman were walking their two dogs, including Norfolk Terrier Rufus, at 4.18pm when they were attacked.
The suspect was pushing his pedal cycle on the footpath when he stopped the couple.
He forcibly removed the man’s watch causing scratches to his forearm.
He continued to struggle with the man, which led his wife to try to pull the suspect off him.
The woman was violently pushed to the ground, landing on their Rufus, who died shortly afterwards.
The altercation between the suspect and the man continued, with the suspect being repeatedly punched in the face.
The victim tried to follow the robber, who punched him in the face again in Hinge Street.
Shortly afterwards he lost track of the suspect as he fled on the bicycle through Duke Street, towards Selfridges.
The victims were taken by officers to a London veterinary clinic where they said goodbye to their dog.
The victims were then taken home by the officers.
Detective Inspector Lee Hannant, of West Area Command Unit said: “This was an unprovoked and unacceptable attack that has left the victims shocked and upset.
“The attack has led to the needless death of the victims’ well-loved dog.
“I’d ask anyone who recognises the man in the image released today to get in touch.
“If you know what happened, or even if you think you saw anything suspicious or out of place, please call us without delay and report what you know.
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information that could assist the investigation should contact police by dialling 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 5415/04Aug.
To remain anonymous visit Crimestoppers_uk.org or call Crimestoppers on 0500 555 111.
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