Detectives are hunting a violent armed robber who stole £2million of jewellery from a house after pistol-whipping the terrified female owner over the head.
The violent burglary took place at a large residential property on a private road in Sevenoaks, Kent.
The female owner of the house was assaulted in the incident around 3.55pm on Friday June 21.
The suspect entered the property near Wildernesse Golf Club before threatening the victim with what appeared to be a handgun and struck her head with the weapon.
More than 50 items of jewellery were stolen in the shocking incident including rings, pendants and watches.
The suspect entered the property near Wildernesse Golf Club before threatening the victim with what appeared to be a handgun and struck her head with the weapon
After the burglary it is understood the suspect left the scene and took trains to escape
More than 50 items of jewellery were stolen in the shocking incident including rings, pendants and watches worth a total of £2million
After the burglary it is understood the suspect left the scene and took trains to escape.
A Kent Police spokesperson said: ‘Officers have identified several CCTV images of a man they want to identify, who was travelling on a train.
‘He was wearing a face mask, cream coloured baseball cap and had trainers with distinctive red soles. He sometimes wore a high-visibility top when cycling.
‘The man travelled between Staplehurst and Sevenoaks railway stations between 9.48am and 10.26am on the day of the offence.
‘After the offence took place the suspect took trains between Hildenborough, Tonbridge and Marden between 5.37pm and 6.02pm. He was seen cycling shortly after 6pm in Staplehurst.’
Detectives have released CCTV images of a man travelling on a train and wearing a face mask, cream-coloured baseball cap and trainers with distinctive red soles
Anyone who may have been offered items similar to those taken in the robbery or with information is urged to contact the force on 01622 604100 quoting reference 46/102682/24
Police also issued photos of the expensive, diamond and gold-encrusted jewellery said to have been taken in the robbery
The female owner of the house was assaulted in the incident around 3.55pm on Friday June 21
Detective Inspector Maxine Harris of Kent Police who is leading the investigation, 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.
‘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.’
Anyone who may have been offered items similar to those taken in the robbery or with information is urged to contact the force on 01622 604100 quoting reference 46/102682/24.
