Medway man arrested after burglaries and thefts from Kent farms
Investigators from the Kent Crime Squad have arrested a man suspected to be responsible for multiple rural burglaries and thefts in north and west Kent. Between 10 July 2022 and…
Warning over attempted frauds by ‘bogus police’ in Whitstable
Library image East Kent residents are being warned to be vigilant against cold callers following three incidents in Whitstable. On Wednesday 10 May 2023, three people living in the area…
Woman who defrauded victim in her 90s is jailed
A woman who defrauded an elderly victim out of thousands of pounds has been jailed following an investigation by Kent Police. Amanda Farr redirected money the victim had transferred to…
Two women jailed for £289,000 scam of Rochester business
Two female fraudsters have been jailed after they used company credit cards and accounts to clear personal debt and buy luxury items for themselves. Over the course of five years,…
Hythe residents warned over rogue traders jet washing roofs
Residents are advised to be vigilant after rogue traders were reported in Hythe and Dymchurch. On Tuesday 28 March 2023, Kent Police received two reports of a group of men…
Be Alert! WhatsApp scam locks you out of your account
Action Fraud is warning WhatsAPP users over criminals targeting them by posing as a friend and asking for a security code. Action Fraud received 60+reports relating to scam The scam…
Prolific Medway burglar behind bars after two-week crime spree
A prolific burglar is starting a prison sentence following a Medway crime spree. Over a fortnight, Paul Freeman targeted victims, often overnight, in Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham. Just before midnight…
Woman arrested after pensioner has £500 stolen as he used ATM in Maidstone
Library image A woman has been arrested following a report a pensioner had a quantity of cash stolen while using an ATM in Maidstone. On 31 January 2023, the victim…
Bogus charity collector jailed for more than 6 years after targeting 80-year-old woman
A bogus charity collector who violently robbed a pensioner in Strood has been jailed for more than six years. Paul Stone assaulted the 80-year-old woman on her doorstep before fleeing…
Man and woman charged with series of thefts from Ashford gym lockers
Two suspected thieves have been charged with multiple offences after items were stolen from gyms in the Ashford area. Ashford’s Local Policing Team and the Kent Crime Squad investigated the…