Witness appeal after arrest made for attempted robbery in Ramsgate

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was arrested on suspicion of an attempted robbery in Ramsgate.

It was reported that at 8.45pm on Thursday 19 December 2024, a man, who was in Military Road near the harbour, was told to empty his pockets by the occupants of a silver VW car. The victim refused and got into his own car and drove away.

His vehicle was then followed to Margate by the silver VW, which reportedly drove dangerously along the route.

During the incident, the victim’s car window was damaged.

The victim was able to drive to Margate police station, and the offenders drove away.

Arrest made

As part of an investigation into the attempted robbery, police recovered the suspects’ vehicle and arrested a 20-year-old man from Margate on Sunday 29 December. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Can you help?

Officers would like to speak to anyone who might have seen or heard anything in the harbour area of Ramsgate, or witnessed the two vehicles in Bromstone Road in Broadstairs, Connaught Road in Margate or St Peter’s Road in Margate.

Witnesses and anyone with dashcam or private CCTV footage should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/214721/24.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form.