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Pensioner restrained and robbed by three men at his home in Vigilant Way, Gravesend

00:00, 23 November 2016

updated: 14:39, 23 November 2016

A pensioner was robbed in his own home after answering the door to three men who restrained him and stole cash.

The trio barged into the house in Vigilant Way, Gravesend at around 5.20pm yesterday before holding the victim, aged in his 80s, while they raided his home.

Described as white, in their late 20s, and with short hair, the three men are said to have hidden their faces as they searched the house and made off with the money.

Police have been praised for keeping people safe and cutting crime
Police have been praised for keeping people safe and cutting crime

The victim was unharmed during the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 01474 366149 quoting reference XY/46804/16, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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