Reward offered after £1.8 million of valuables stolen during violent Kent raid

We are offering up to £10,000 for information we receive that leads to the conviction of those responsible for a violent burglary at a property in Sevenoaks, Kent. 

A weapon was used, believed to have been a handgun, to strike a woman who was in the property at the time. During the raid at least 50 high-value pieces of jewellery and watches were reportedly stolen. 

The burglary happened on Friday 21 June 2024 at around 3.55pm. 

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CCTV images have previously been released showing a potential suspect travelling on a train between Staplehurst and Sevenoaks on the morning of the attack. After the burglary, he was seen on trains between Hildenborough, Tonbridge and Marden, finally cycling in Staplehurst shortly after 6pm. 

The man in the image should not be approached. Whilst he could have connections with the Staplehurst area, he may live outside of Kent. 

***We are supporting this investigation by offering up to £10,000 for information our charity exclusively receives - via our online form or by calling 0800 555 111 – that leads to the conviction of those responsible. The reward is available for three months and is due to expire on 4 November 2024***
 

“This was a shocking burglary that used violence and intimidation. Those involved could strike again.

“There will be people who know more about what happened but may be unwilling to come forward. 

“A woman was attacked and property stolen. If you’re unwilling to contact the police, then our charity can help. 

“Crimestoppers is independent and guarantees that you will stay 100% anonymous – which means no police, no courts, no witness statements. Tell us what you know and you’re done. We’ll pass it on for you. Your information could help prevent future violence and help keep our communities safe.” 

Mark Hallas, Crimestoppers Chief Executive  

***Note: Information passed directly to the police will not qualify for a reward***

Anonymity: Crimestoppers guarantees complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details. Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility. 
 
Claiming a reward: The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when calling our charity on 0800 555 111. If you contact us via our online form anonymously, the 'keeping in contact’ facility must be used and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact. 
 
More details about the rewards process – at the heart of which is ensuring you stay 100% anonymous - can be found here.