The first attempted robbery was reported to have occurred at 8 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2023, in Cheriton High Street.
The victim was jogging down the street when a man approached him and demanded money. The victim refused and was able to leave without incident.
Five minutes later, in the same location, a man in his sixties was walking down the street and was approached in a similar manner. The victim again refused, and the suspect fled.
On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, officers arrested a 37-year-old man from Folkestone on suspicion of two counts of attempted robbery. He has since been released on bail until April 26th, pending further investigation.
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