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Gang storms home and threatens residents in St Patrick's Road, Ramsgate

12:56, 26 October 2021

updated: 13:14, 26 October 2021

A gang wearing balaclavas stormed into a home and threatened residents with a knife before swiping a bag and cash.

Police are investigating the terrifying raid which happened in St Patrick's Road, Ramsgate.

Kent Police were called to the burglary in St Patrick's Road, Ramsgate. Picture: Google Street View
Kent Police were called to the burglary in St Patrick's Road, Ramsgate. Picture: Google Street View

The group of three or four men burst into the home wearing balaclavas at about 2am on October 18.

A police spokesperson said: "At least one of the men was carrying a knife and the occupants of the property were threatened before the men stole a bag and a quantity of cash and left the scene."

It is understood no one was injured.

Officers have since been carrying out enquiries in the area and are appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious or has doorbell or dashcam footage which may assist the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/208306/21, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or use the online form on its website.

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