Jet Ski Heist Shocks Rochester Residents

Police are hunting crooks after a daring burglary in Rochester saw a jet ski and trailer stolen from a residential garage.

The theft went down around 9.30pm on Tuesday, 1 April, when thieves struck at a garage on Valley View Road. Cops believe the gang used a black flatbed truck to haul away the stolen jet ski under cover of darkness.

CCTV and Dashcam Footage Could Crack Case

Kent Police want the public’s help in tracking down the culprits. Officers are especially desperate to hear from residents with CCTV cameras or drivers with dashcam footage who might have spotted the jet ski being towed away by that black flatbed truck.

“We are urging anyone who may have seen suspicious activity or a black flatbed truck in the area around the time of the burglary to contact us. Any footage, no matter how small, could be vital in identifying those responsible.”

How You Can Help Catch the Thieves

  • See or know anything? Call police on 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/55179/25.
  • Prefer to stay anonymous? Ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or submit tips via their online form.

Officers continue to investigate and urge locals to stay alert and report any suspicious activity in the area.

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