Teen Thugs Threaten Man with Knife and Snatch Phone in Broad Daylight
Shocking Hold-Up in Great Lines Park
At around 4.15pm on Saturday, March 4, 2023, two teenage boys targeted a man and his friend strolling through the Great Lines. The pair were approached abruptly, sparking a tense confrontation.
Bladed Weapon Threat and Phone Theft
One thug grabbed the victim while the other wielded a red-handled knife, threatening him before snatching his phone. The balaclava-clad youths fled fast when a passerby interrupted their crime spree.
Suspect Descriptions and Police Appeal
- Both wore black balaclavas and looked 16 to 18 years old.
- One was white, about 5ft 11in, with ginger hair, sporting a pale hoodie and grey jogging bottoms.
- The other was mixed race, dressed in a blue coat, dark blue joggers, and rainbow-coloured glasses.
Police urge locals with CCTV or dashcam footage near Great Lines to come forward.
How to Help the Investigation
If you have any information, call the Medway appeal line on 01634 792209 quoting crime reference 46/40832/23. To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via their online form.
