Christmas Eve Robbery Shakes Sittingbourne
Police hunt witnesses after a brazen robbery on Murston Road, Sittingbourne, on Christmas Eve. The attack unfolded between 9pm and 9:15pm as a young man strolled home.
Victim Targeted by Electric Bike Thieves
A man in his 20s was confronted by two masked men riding electric bikes. They demanded his wallet, then violently assaulted him before making off with his mobile phone. The suspects fled along Canterbury Road.
Police Release Suspect Descriptions
- Suspect 1: White male, mid-20s, long thick black hair, beard, wearing black or grey tracksuit.
- Suspect 2: White male, mid-20s, short light hair, balaclava, black tracksuit.
Officers Urge Public to Come Forward
kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police are piecing together CCTV and want to hear from:
- Taxi drivers in white vehicles who passed by at the time
- Residents with private CCTV footage
- Drivers with dashcams near Murston Road on Christmas Eve
How You Can Help Catch the Culprits
If you witnessed the robbery or have footage, contact Kent Police on 01795 419119 quoting ref 46/217908/24. To stay anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or submit details via their online form.
Police are determined to crack this case swiftly and bring the thieves to justice.
