CCTV Appeal Launched After Alleged Attempted Robbery Outside Gillingham Railway Station

Officers stated that they believe the man shown in the CCTV image could assist their enquiries into the incident. The appeal indicates that, at the time of publication, the man had not yet been identified by police, and the force was seeking information from the public that might help establish his identity or whereabouts.

What Police Have Said

Kent Police confirmed the incident is recorded as an attempted robbery, meaning the alleged offence was not completed, according to the force’s own description of events. The appeal was published alongside a link to a fuller press release on the Kent Police website, which officers directed members of the public to for further details.

The force has not confirmed whether any arrests have been made in connection with the alleged incident.

The Location

Gillingham railway station sits on the Chatham Main Line and is operated by Southeastern, carrying commuter and leisure passengers between Medway and London throughout the day and into the late evening. The station and its surrounding streets see sizeable passenger movement during late-night hours, when services continue to run. British Transport Police and Kent Police are both known to conduct operations around railway premises in the South East, according to information published by both forces.

National Context

Attempted robbery is treated as a serious offence under English law and can carry significant custodial sentences, according to Crown Prosecution Service guidance. In the year ending December 2025, there were about 74,000 police-recorded robbery offences across England and Wales, excluding Greater Manchester Police, according to figures published by the Office for National Statistics. The South East recorded a lower robbery rate per 1,000 population than London in the same period, though the ONS noted that such offences tend to be concentrated in urban centres and around transport hubs.

Public CCTV appeals of this kind are a standard investigative tool used by police forces across England and Wales, according to College of Policing guidance on investigative practice, particularly in cases where other lines of enquiry have not yet produced an identification.

How to Contact Police

Kent Police have asked anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV image, or who has information about the alleged incident, to come forward. The force’s full appeal, including contact details for reporting information, is available via the link published in the original post on @kent_police. Witnesses with dashcam footage, phone footage or other relevant material are encouraged to pass it to officers.

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Key Takeaways

• Kent Police have released a CCTV image of an unidentified man as part of an investigation into a suspected attempted robbery alleged to have occurred outside Gillingham railway station at around 11.30pm on 7 June 2026.
• The incident is recorded as an attempted robbery, meaning the alleged offence was not completed, according to the force’s description.
• No arrests have been publicly confirmed at this stage, and police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who recognises the man in the image to come forward.

What This Means for Kent Residents

Residents and rail passengers using Gillingham station, particularly during late-night hours, may wish to be aware of the alleged incident. Kent Police and British Transport Police both publish crime prevention guidance advising members of the public to stay in well-lit areas, keep valuables out of sight, and where possible travel with others during late-night hours. Anyone who believes they witnessed the alleged incident on the night of 7 June 2026, or who recognises the man shown in the CCTV image, is asked to contact Kent Police directly through the details provided in the force’s published appeal.