Three arrests after thousands of pounds snatched from Hoo Village Institute in Main Road, Hoo, in daylight
Published: 17:03, 24 November 2013
Police have arrested three men after a daylight robbery at a village club.
Thousands of pounds was stolen from two men from Hoo Village Institute at about 12.15pm on Monday.
They were walking in Main Road towards the bank with the weekend's takings when they were approached from behind by a man who snatched the bag with the money.
Witnesses chased the man as he ran back towards Coombe Road, but he managed to leave in a white Peugeot Partner van.
Now a 36-year-old man from Gravesend and a 27-year-old Rochester man have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and bailed until December 30 for more enquiries.
A 30-year-old Gravesend man has been arrested on suspicion of theft and been bailed until January 24.
Police are still hunting the man in this efit.
DS Lee Neiles, of Kent Police, said: "This was a robbery that took place in the middle of the day and meant a number of people witnessed what happened.
"Some of those members of the public tried to give chase and may hold vital clues in this investigation.
"I would urge anyone who might recognise the person in this image or who might have any information to contact us."
The suspect has been described as a white slim man, about 5ft 8in and with prominent cheekbones.
He was wearing dark clothing and a dark baseball cap.
Anyone with information is urged to phone DC Dee Goddard on 01634 792467, quoting CAD 18-0614, or Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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