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Two break-ins at Gurkha Palace restaurant in Enbrook Valley, Folkestone

14:41, 20 February 2019

updated: 14:42, 20 February 2019

A restaurant in Folkestone was targeted twice by thieves on two consecutive weekends.

A till, safe and cash have been reported stolen following break-ins at Gurkha Palace restaurant in Enbrook Valley.

The burglary is believed to have happened overnight between Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10.

Gurkha Palace restaurant in Folkestone. Credit: Google Maps (7319836)
Gurkha Palace restaurant in Folkestone. Credit: Google Maps (7319836)

The money, which included staff tips and a charity collection box, was discovered missing along with a quantity of alcohol.

Police officers carried out a number of enquiries including the review of CCTV and are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

The both suspects are thought to be men, with one of a medium build, around 5ft, 5ins tall and wearing a grey tracksuit.

The other man is believed to be shorter and was also wearing a tracksuit. Both had their faces covered.

But following the report the business was targeted for a second time between Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17 where alcohol was taken.

Anyone with information regarding either of these burglaries should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/27313/19.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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