Thieves Strike Pensioner’s Home in Broadview Avenue
Jewellery was snatched from an elderly woman’s house in Gillingham, sparking a police hunt for witnesses.
Burglary Details
The break-in happened between 1pm and 5pm on Wednesday 18 August 2021. The victim, a woman in her 80s, returned to find her home ransacked and precious jewellery missing.
Police Seek Red-and-Black Lumberjack Shirt Suspect
Officers want to trace a white man spotted near the scene, described as wearing a red and black lumberjack shirt. They’re also keen to speak to the occupants of a blue Volkswagen Golf seen parked in Broadview Avenue around the time of the theft.
How You Can Help
- Call Kent Police on 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/151273/21.
- Check your CCTV or dashcam footage for anything suspicious in the area.
- Report tips anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their online form.
Any scrap of information could help catch the culprit and bring comfort to the victim.
