Police pounce and charge man over thefts from cars in Folkestone

A suspect is to appear in court the day after officers responded to a report of someone breaking into vehicles in Folkestone.

Kent Police attended the Broadmead Road area of the town after being called to the suspected theft in progress at around 12.30am on Thursday 3 October 2024.

At the scene it was confirmed that three vehicles parked in the area had been broken into and items, believed to be stolen including a parking badge, phone chargers and sunglasses were recovered. A folding lock knife was also seized.

Within 15 minutes of being called to the scene, officers made an arrest and the following day a man aged 33, of no fixed address, was charged with criminal damage and theft offences, as well as vehicle interference and possession of a knife in a public place. He was remanded to appear at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court.

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