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Kent Police issue efit of carjacker after robbery near Canterbury

Police investigating a robbery near Canterbury have issued an e-fit of one of the suspects.

A man was driving when a blue Ssangyong Musso 4x4 pulled in front of him forcing him to stop.

The victim got out of his car and was approached and threatened by a masked man.

Police have issued this likeness in their hunt for the robbers
Police have issued this likeness in their hunt for the robbers

The man is said to have entered the victim’s Vauxhall Vivaro van and driven out of the industrial estate.

The van was followed by the 4x4 driven by another man pictured in the e-fit.

The incident took place in Chislet Industrial Estate in Hersden between 2.30pm and 2.35pm on Wednesday, May 24.

Both vehicles were found on fire in Orchard Lane in St Nicholas-at-Wade, Birchington, after a search by Kent Police officers.

One of the suspects is described as white, aged between 45 to 55, 6ft 2in, of heavy build and with brown eyes.

He wore a balaclava, a light jogging top, blue jeans and spoke with an English accent.

The second man is described as white with tanned skin, aged around 30, 6ft 2in, of medium build and with an English accent. He wore a black t-shirt and blue jeans.

Police want to speak to anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the suspects, as well as anyone who may have seen the vehicles or witnessed them being set alight.

Witnesses are asked to call the appeal line on 01843 222289 quoting reference number ZY/21503/17 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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