A CCTV image has been released by officers investigating multiple thefts of mobile phones in Swale and Medway.
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Three of the incidents happened in Sittingbourne on Thursday 5 December 2024 when a man entered different hairdressers in the town and enquired about an appointment for his partner. Members of staff later found their phones had been stolen while they were distracted. Later the same afternoon, a similar theft was reported at a hairdressers in Strood.
Inspector Allen Searle said:
‘We are treating these incidents as linked as in each case staff at the businesses had phones stolen while they were distracted by a potential customer.
‘We are now issuing an image of a man who may be able to assist our enquiries and are urging anybody who recognises him to get in touch with us.’
Anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01795 419119, quoting reference 46/206483/24.