Duo ‘shoved woman to ground and robbed her’ in Dover town centre

A duo reportedly shoved a woman to the ground and snatched her bag in a town centre robbery shortly after dark.

The men, one of whom is described as having “scruffy facial hair”, are said to have approached and pushed her from behind in Folkestone Road, near Malvern Road, Dover.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to a robbery in Dover which happened in Folkestone Road, near Malvern Road. Picture: Google

A bag containing a quantity of cash, art supplies and a pouch of tobacco was stolen.

The incident is said to have taken place between 6pm and 7pm on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

The first suspect was described as white with an average build, and a height of around 6ft 1. It was reported he was wearing a black jacket, a black baseball cap, white t-shirt and jeans.

Police described the second suspect as white, 5ft 8ins, with “scruffy facial hair”.

He was wearing a blue or black jacket, with a white tank top underneath and a pair of white trainers.

Officers have carried out enquiries including a review into CCTV opportunities in the area, and are appealing for anyone who thinks they may have private CCTV or doorbell footage, which could assist, to get in touch.

Any witnesses or anyone with information regarding the robbery should contact police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/210017/24.

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