Appeal following robbery involving Hartley pensioner

An appeal for witnesses has been issued after a robbery at a pensioner’s home in Hartley.

Kent Police received a report that at around 2pm on Tuesday 3 March 2020, a man walked into a house near Church Road and demanded money from the occupant, a woman in her 80s.

Assault

He then pushed the victim causing her to fall the floor and suffer an injured shoulder.

The suspect is alleged to have made further threats to harm her before leaving the address with a purse containing a quantity of cash. 

He is described as being white, about 25 years old, 6ft tall, with short hair and wearing dark jeans and a long sleeved jumper.

Can you help?

Anybody with information that may assist the investigation should call Kent Police on 01622 604 100, quoting crime reference 46/40529/20.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or using the anonymous online form.