Police Hunt Man Over Shocking Indecent Acts in Kent Coffee Shops
Two Disturbing Incidents Shake Local Coffee Spots
Kent Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to question after two linked indecent acts rocked popular coffee shops in broad daylight on Tuesday, 27 May 2025.
First, at around 12.50pm, a teenage girl was approached by a suspicious man inside Costa Coffee on the corner of the High Street. Alarmed by his behaviour, she quickly left as her friends arrived. Moments later, the same man allegedly committed an indecent act inside the venue.
Man Exposes Himself at Coffee Republic
Just 40 minutes after the Costa incident, police received another report of a man exposing himself inside Coffee Republic on New Road at approximately 1.30pm. Both incidents happened close together in time and location, leading police to treat them as linked.
Police Launch Appeal: Recognise This Man?
After reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses, detectives have released an image of the man they believe holds key information on both offences.
“We are asking the public for help identifying this man,” said a Kent Police spokesperson. “We believe he may have vital information that could assist our investigation.”
How You Can Help
- If you recognise the man pictured or witnessed either incident but haven’t spoken to police, contact Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting reference 46/88923/25.
- You can also provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
Kent Police urge anyone with information to come forward and help put an end to these unsettling attacks.
