Power Tools and Bikes Stolen in Rural Kent Burglary
Kent Police are hunting burglars who raided a rural property near Bethersden overnight, making off with a haul of high-value power tools and bikes.
Thieves Smash Hedge to Steal Big
The burglary happened sometime between 5pm on Thursday, 31 July, and 7am the following morning on Old Surrenden Manor Road — a quiet country lane linking Bethersden and Chilmington Green.
The crooks damaged a boundary hedge to break into a storage facility outside a home. They then nabbed numerous expensive items before vanishing without a trace.
Police Launch Dashcam Appeal
Kent Police want anyone who drove along these roads between 9pm and 11pm on the night of the burglary to check dashcams for anything suspicious:
- Old Surrenden Manor Road
- Kiln Lane
- A28 Ashford Road
“We’re keen to speak with anyone who may have seen something suspicious or who has dashcam footage from the area during the relevant times. Even the smallest detail could be vital to the investigation.”
How You Can Help Catch the Crooks
- Call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/134221/25
- Report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online with footage and tips
Local Crime Alert
Old Surrenden Manor Road is a quiet, semi-rural route often used by locals and delivery drivers connecting Ashford with Bethersden. Residents are urged to double-check security systems, lock up storage sheds, and review any CCTV footage to prevent further raids.
