Prolific burglar caught on CCTV targeting home in Sheppey
A prolific burglar has been jailed after he was caught on CCTV targeting a home in Sheppey. During the afternoon of 27 September 2021, Alfie Chambers entered an address in…
ABC of fraud awareness helps older people in Kent keep ahead of scammers
The event held in Yalding – A community protection event has been held near Maidstone aimed at helping older people identify and avoid fraudsters. Residents and relatives who attended the…
Images issued following £25,000 ‘SIM swap’ phone fraud report in Dartford
Library image – Kent Police Officers investigating a high-value ‘SIM swap fraud’ have released images of a man who may be able to assist them. A SIM swap fraud is…
Yeoman House residents in Rochester given fraud prevention advice
Fraud prevention advice was given to residents at a supported living accommodation in Rochester by specialist staff from Kent Police’s Economic Crime Unit. The force’s Prevent and Protect officers Steve…
MP Tracey Crouch teams up with Kent Police offering over 55s fraud prevention advice
Advice on what people can do to prevent becoming a victim of fraud was issued to the over 55s at an event held in Chatham. Officers were invited to attend…
‘Be wary’ warning after crooked calls reported in Canterbury and Thanet
Residents in Thanet and Canterbury are being reminded to be wary following reports of attempts to obtain money by people posing as police officers. Scammers On Monday 21 March 2022,…
Seventeen arrests and huge seizures after dawn raids across Kent and South East
Seventeen people are in custody following a morning of warrant activity overseen by the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate. More than £400,000 in cash has been seized alongside 41…
Bogus charity workers try to steal pensioner’s watch near Tunbridge Wells
Detectives are appealing for information after bogus charity workers tried to steal a watch from the wrist of a pensioner near Tunbridge Wells. It is reported the victim was approached…
Police helicopter pursues suspected thieves targeting Sevenoaks pensioners at ATMs
Three people have been arrested following distraction thefts in Sevenoaks where older people have been targeted at cash machines. The suspects were detained after a police helicopter was used to…