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Police release CCTV footage of man wanted in connection with Sevenoaks £2m jewellery burglary near Wildernesse Golf Club

11:23, 26 July 2024

updated: 14:27, 26 July 2024

CCTV footage of a high-vis cyclist wanted in connection with a violent burglary has been released.

Police were called to a house near Wildernesse Golf Club in Sevenoaks where it was alleged a woman was threatened at gunpoint before at least 50 pieces of jewellery worth £2 million were stolen.

Police want to speak to this man. Picture: Kent Police
Police want to speak to this man. Picture: Kent Police

A man entered her home at around 3.55pm on June 21 where she was then assaulted and struck on the head with the weapon.

On June 29, police released images showing a cyclist wearing a baseball cap and mask while riding a bike with a high-vis jacket on and appealed for help to identify the man.

Now police have released further imagery, including CCTV footage, of the man travelling on a number of trains on the day.

He was first spotted between Staplehurst and Sevenoaks at 9.48am to 10.26am on the day of the alleged offence.

After it had taken place, the same man was seen taking the train between Hildenborough, Tonbridge and Marden between 5.37pm and 6.02pm. He was then witnessed cycling in Staplehurst shortly after 6pm.

White gold diamond and sapphire pendant stolen from a home in Sevenoaks. Picture: Kent Police
White gold diamond and sapphire pendant stolen from a home in Sevenoaks. Picture: Kent Police

Again, he was wearing a face mask, cream-coloured baseball cap and trainers with distinctive red soles, but wihout the high-vis jacket when getting on and off the train.

Items reported stolen include rings, pendants and watches and anyone who may have been offered them for sale is being urged to phone police.

If anyone has information call 01622 604100 quoting reference 46/102682/24. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or by using the online form.

Detective Inspector Maxine Harris said: “The man we want to locate would have stood out as he was wearing a mask, was in possession of a bicycle, and appeared overdressed on what was a warm day.

“I believe that despite his face being covered someone will know him and I am urging anyone who may have seen him or recognises him to please call us immediately.

This cyclist spotted in a high-vis jacket in Staplehurst is wanted in connection with a violent burglary. Picture: Kent Police
This cyclist spotted in a high-vis jacket in Staplehurst is wanted in connection with a violent burglary. Picture: Kent Police

'Whilst it is possible the man has strong connections to the Staplehurst area, we are not discounting that he may live outside of Kent.

“He should not be approached.”

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