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Necklace robbery: Officers appeal for information following a reported robbery in Berkley Road, Gravesend

13:00, 28 June 2016

updated: 13:37, 28 June 2016

Officers are appealing for information following a reported robbery where a man allegedly targeted a woman from behind and ripped a necklace from her.

The incident occurred at around 1.55pm on Sunday, June 26, in Berkley Road, Gravesend.

It is reported that a 60-year-old woman was walking along the road when a man approached her from behind, pulled her necklace from her neck and ran away in the direction of Bernard Street.

Berkley Road, Gravesend. Image: Google streetview.
Berkley Road, Gravesend. Image: Google streetview.

The suspect is said to be a slim male, around 5ft 5ins tall and wearing a grey tracksuit with the hood up.

The victim was not injured in the incident. Her necklace was gold and said to be worth around £175.

If anyone witnessed the incident or has any information that may help police, please contact officers on 01474 366149 quoting reference XY/024651/16.

Alternatively contact Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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