Witness appeal for Ashford robbery

Kent Police is appealing for witnesses following a report of a robbery on the motorway near Ashford.

It was reported that at around 10.40pm on 12 October 2017, a man and a woman in their 60s were driving a white refrigerated van along the coastbound slip road on the M20 near Junction 9, Ashford, when they were flagged down by a vehicle displaying a blue flashing light.

The victims were then threatened by three men and during the incident a handbag containing cash and personal documents was stolen.

Neither of the victims were hurt during the incident.

The vehicle, described as a grey or white car, left in the direction of Trinity Road.

The first suspect is described as white, aged 25 to 30, 5 ft 4 ins tall with a slim build, short brown hair, wearing dark sportswear and spoke with an English accent.

The second suspect was described as white, aged 25 to 30 and 6 ft tall with a heavy build and short straight brown hair, wearing dark sportswear and spoke with an English accent.

The third suspect was described as white, aged 45 to 50 years old, with a medium build.

Anyone with information about the robbery, or if they were travelling in the area at the time and may have seen something, is asked to contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting ZY/49432/17. Alternatively, contact Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

PSE 59727 Andrew Judd

Volunteer & Neighbourhood Watch Liaison Officer,

for South East Kent Police.

Police Station,Tufton Street, Ashford, Kent,TN23 1BT

Internal 092151

External 01233 896151

Mobile 07980965236

andrew.judd2@kent.pnn.police.uk