Appeal for witnesses after reported robbery in Gravesend

Incident happened after 5am on Friday 14 December in Clarence Row

Kent Police is appealing for witnesses following reports of a robbery in Gravesend.

Officers were called after 5am on Friday 14 December to Clarence Row after it was reported a woman allegedly had her handbag stolen.

The victim was walking along the alleyway by the Gravesend cemetery towards Old Road West when it was reported her bag was stolen by a man that has been described as about 5ft 8ins tall, stocky build and his face was covered with a dark item of clothing.

He was also wearing a dark three-quarter length coat, dark trousers and thick gloves. It is believed he made off with the bag, described as blue with a navy strap and a red bow with white dots, in the direction of Bedford Road.

Can you help?

If anyone has information, contact DC Richard Debnam on 101 quoting CAD 20121214-0148.

Alternatively, call Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

For more information visit the Kent Police safety advice section.

Posted on: 14 December 2012