Burglar hit pensioner on head with gun in Sevenoaks linked to five other raids
A burglar beat a pensioner on the head with a gun in her garden before tying her up and ransacking her home in Sevenoaks.
Around 50 items were stolen on June 21, 2024, from the home near Wildernesse Golf Club according to an "extensive investigation".
Kent Police linked the suspect to five other burglaries in Kent since 2016, with a renewed appeal being issued on BBC Crimewatch yesterday (March 18).
During the burglary at around 3.55pm, the suspect approached the victim in her garden and struck her head with the gun.
The woman was then restrained whilst at least 50 items were stolen, including rings, pendants and watches from her home.
(Image: Kent Police)
Kent Police published several appeals following the burglary after officers identified CCTV images of a suspect on a bike.
He was established to have also used the train network and had accessed stations including Staplehurst, Marden and Hildenborough.
The man 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.
An extensive investigation remains ongoing, and the suspect is now also being formally linked to burglaries in Tonbridge, Maidstone, Marden and Ide Hill near Westerham since 2016.
Detective Inspector Maxine Harris spoke about the investigation on Crimewatch Live to urge viewers to listen to an audio clip which includes demands made by the offender to his victim.
The show also aired some of the latest images linked to the case, including that of a bag carried by the suspect - possibly a Timbuk2 brand.
(Image: Kent Police)
Enhanced photos were also published of the suspect's appearance and clothing, as well as his partially disguised face.
Detective Inspector Maxine Harris said: 'We are continuing to make significant and extensive enquiries to track down the man responsible for this cowardly assault and burglary.
'It is possible he has strong connections to the Staplehurst area, although we are not discounting that he may live outside of Kent. He should not be approached.'
DI Harris added: 'Our officers have been making further house-to-house enquiries throughout the Staplehurst area and we are now also urging residents to listen to the audio recording of the suspect's voice, which includes demands made to his terrified victim.
'If you think this voice sounds even vaguely familiar to someone you may know it is vital that you contact us.'
Anyone with information can provide this through the online Public Portal.
You can also call Kent Police on 01622 652006 quoting reference 46/102682/24.
If you prefer to be anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, or by using the online form.
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