Detectives in Cranbrook are appealing for help in tracking down a robber who tied up a woman and threatened her with a knife in her own home.

A man entered the property in Tenterden Road just before 6am on Wednesday carrying the blade and tied her hands together before stealing watches and jewellery and making off in her Range Rover.

The vehicle was later recovered by officers in Chapel Lane, Sissinghurst.

The suspect is described as being white, 6ft tall, of medium build and was wearing a black jumper, black combat trousers, green knee length boots and black gloves.

His face was covered by a black balaclava.

Anybody who saw anybody acting suspiciously in the area before the incident is asked to contact Kent Police on 01622 604100 quoting reference YY/23561/18.

Drivers who were in the area are also asked to check dashcam footage in case they may have seen a red Range Rover in Tenterden or Sissinghurst between 6.28am and 7.20am on 4 July.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org