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E-fit released after reported aggravated burglary in Woodfield Close, Folkestone

11:35, 17 January 2019

updated: 11:52, 17 January 2019

A man and woman were threatened with weapons after a number of men entered a property.

The aggravated burglary is said to have happened in Woodfield Close in Folkestone.

During the incident, one of the occupants, a woman in her 20s, is alleged to have been threatened with a knife.

The e-fit issued after a reported aggravated burglary in Woodfield Close. Picture: Kent Police
The e-fit issued after a reported aggravated burglary in Woodfield Close. Picture: Kent Police

A man in his 20s was also said to be hit in the face by one of the suspects holding a wooden asp-style weapon, like a baton.

It happened at around 7pm on Friday, December 14.

A quantity of cash was stolen before the suspects left the property.

They were seen to get into a black BMW 1 Series with blacked-out windows and drive away.

Police have put together a computer-generated image of one of the suspects.

He was described as being aged in his early 20s, around 6ft tall and with an average build.

He had a short, stubbly moustache and had a black patterned bandana around his neck.

He wore a black hooded top with the hood up.

Anyone with information regarding the burglary, or if they recognise the man pictured, is asked to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/24566/18.

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

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