Kent Police have launched an appeal for witnesses, dashcam, and CCTV footage following a burglary at a rural property near Ashford, during which a large quantity of power tools and bikes were stolen.
The theft occurred sometime between 5pm on Thursday, 31 July and 7am the following morning on Old Surrenden Manor Road, a rural route between Bethersden and Chilmington Green.
According to officers, the offenders damaged a boundary hedge to gain access to a storage facility outside a residential property. The suspects then made off with numerous high-value items, including bikes and power tools.
Police Appeal
Investigators are urging anyone who travelled along the following routes between 9pm and 11pm on the evening of the burglary to check their dashcams for suspicious activity:
- Old Surrenden Manor Road
- Kiln Lane
- A28 Ashford Road
A Kent Police spokesperson said:
“We’re keen to speak with anyone who may have seen something suspicious or who has dashcam footage from the area during the relevant times. Even the smallest detail could be vital to the investigation.”
How to Help
Call: 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/134221/25
Online: Submit details or footage through Crimestoppers anonymously or call 0800 555 111
Location context:
Old Surrenden Manor Road is a quiet, semi-rural stretch often used by locals and delivery drivers connecting Ashford with Bethersden.
Crime prevention advice:
Residents in the area are advised to check their own security footage, review property boundaries, and ensure storage facilities are securely locked.
