Three masked men allegedly left the scene towards Maidstone East station after being disturbed by a member of the public in the early hours of 28 July 2026.
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after three balaclava-wearing men were disturbed allegedly attempting to steal a motorbike near Buckland Hill in Maidstone at 12.38am on Tuesday 28 July 2026.
According to Kent Police, the men had taken the bike from a property near Buckland Hill but left it behind after being disturbed by a member of the public. It is alleged the suspects then left the scene in the direction of Maidstone East train station. Officers attended the scene, reviewed CCTV and launched an investigation into the full circumstances.
Police are asking anyone who was in the area around that time to check their private CCTV or dashcam recordings. Anyone with information can call the west Kent appeals line on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/54627/25. Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its online form.
Key information
- Report information to Kent Police by calling the west Kent appeals line: 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/54627/25
- Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via the Crimestoppers website
- Police are above all seeking private CCTV and dashcam footage from the Buckland Hill area and routes towards Maidstone East station around 12.38am on 28 July 2026