Cash Machine Heist Sparks Bomb Scare in Ashford!
Detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate are hunting thieves after a daring raid on a Co-op cash machine at a supermarket in Kennington, Ashford.
Cash Machine Ripped from Shop Front
The brazen theft took place just after 4am on Thursday, 7 February 2019. Criminals forcibly removed the cash machine from the building on Faversham Road, smashing the shop front in the process. A stash of cash was stolen before the gang made their getaway.
Volkswagen Passat Found After Bomb Alert
Fast forward to 11.30pm the same day and cops swooped on a black Volkswagen Passat in Cryol Road. The Ministry of Defence’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was called in amid fears the vehicle could be booby-trapped.
Local residents were told to evacuate their homes as a precaution — but the all-clear came soon after, letting them return safely.
Police Urge Witnesses to Speak Up
Detectives are following up multiple leads and want anyone with info, CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward. If you know something, call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 07-0140. Alternatively, you can tip off the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
