Kent Police Release E-Fit in Ramsgate Robbery Probe

Kent Police have released a computer-generated e-fit image of a suspect in a robbery that occurred in Ramsgate, Kent, on December 16, 2024, sparking widespread online amusement due to its striking resemblance to Take That singer Gary Barlow.

The incident took place around 4:30 p.m. in an alleyway near the town's train station. According to police, a teenage boy had his bag snatched after threats were made to him. Officers responded to the scene and conducted initial inquiries, leading to an ongoing investigation. The e-fit was shared on the force's social media accounts on January 16, 2025, as part of an appeal for information to identify the suspect.

The image depicts a white man estimated to be between 45 and 50 years old, standing about 5 feet 9 inches tall, with fair hair styled in twists and a braided beard. He is shown wearing a green beanie-style hat and a black hooded top, with green eyes. Kent Police described the release in a statement: "A computer-generated image has been issued by our officers who are investigating a robbery in Ramsgate on Tuesday, December 16, 2024. It's reported a bag was snatched from a teenage boy, after threats were made to him in an alleyway...