Hot tips to scupper break-ins at Horsmonden and Lamberhurst
Residents are being reminded of the steps to take to deter burglars after a man from Tonbridge was charged in connection with a series of break-ins during one day. Possessions…
Retiring Police Sergeant leaves on a high note after arresting suspected thieves on last shift
A retiring police sergeant has celebrated his final day of active duty with the arrests of two suspected catalytic convertor thieves in Dartford. PS Gary Ward detained one of the…
Suspected catalytic converter thieves tracked down in Whitstable
Two suspected catalytic converter thieves have been arrested following a quick response from police in east Kent. At around 12.15am on Tuesday 28 June 2022, a group were seen climbing…
£1,000 reward for information over string of broadband and phone cable thefts in Kent
Openreach and charity Crimestoppers have launched an urgent appeal for anonymous information after series of thefts of vital communications cables in Kent. There is a reward of up to £1,000…
Lead stolen from Maidstone village church is recovered pronto by police patrol!
Patrols quickly responded to a report of rural theft to recover suspected stolen metal in Maidstone. At around 4.20am on Monday 20 June 2022, officers were called to East Farleigh…
Two off-road vehicles stolen in burglary near Maidstone
Images have been issued by officers of two off-road vehicles stolen from a property near Maidstone. They were taken during an alleged burglary at an address close to Friday Street,…
‘Gardener’ charged with Gravesend burglary
A man who carried out gardening work at a property in Gravesend has been charged with burglary. The man approached the homeowners on 17 June 2022, where along with another…
Men arrested over cooking oil thefts in Gravesend
Eagle-eyed officers arrested two people on suspicion of multiple theft offences after a vehicle in Gravesend came to their attention. Officers from the Tactical Operations Unit were in the area…
Shoppers in 80s targeted by thieves in Sevenoaks
Officers are urging residents in west Kent to be on guard after elderly shoppers were targeted by thieves in Sevenoaks. A man and woman, both aged in their 80s, had…
John Lewis stockroom worker jailed after items worth £45,000 stolen and sold on internet selling site
A stockroom worker has been jailed after items worth more than £45,000 were stolen and later sold on an online selling site. Lai Uong worked at John Lewis in Bluewater…