Bank card stolen in Whitstable robbery

Information is sought following a robbery in Whitstable.

It was reported that at around 3.20pm on Tuesday 15 February 2022, a man in his 20s was walking down a path between Clifford Road and the Crab and Winkle Way when he was approached by two teenage boys riding on a bicycle. The man’s arm was grabbed and held while his pockets were searched.

The man’s bank card and other cards were stolen, and the bank card was used fraudulently at a shop in Old Bridge Road shortly after.

Officers have carried out a number of enquiries and are reviewing CCTV footage.

The suspects were described as white, around 5ft 8ins tall, and wearing black puffer style hooded jackets and grey hooded tops underneath, with the hoods up and pulled tight with white drawstrings. They were also believed to be wearing dark coloured gloves. It is believed they were around 15 or 16 years old.

Can you help?

Anyone with information regarding the robbery should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/31965/22.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or using the online form on their website.