Kent Police have demonstrated exceptional speed and coordination, arresting two men and recovering a stolen delivery van just 40 minutes after the theft was reported in Sittingbourne.
The drama began at 11:28 am on Thursday, November 13, 2025, when a vehicle was reported stolen from Cherry Close while the driver was making a parcel delivery. Immediate action saw the stolen van quickly identified by a camera in Iwade.
Patrols were swiftly deployed, and the vehicle was located within minutes. To secure the area and track the suspects, Kent Police’s Rural Task Force deployed a drone, while officers gathered crucial witness accounts from local residents.
The quick investigation paid off. By 12:03 pm, less than an hour after the initial call, two men were located and arrested on the A249 Maidstone Road.
Charges Filed
The two suspects have since been charged:
- A man aged 44 from Blackheath, London, was charged with aggravated taking of a vehicle, dangerous driving, and using a vehicle without insurance. He has been remanded in custody until his appearance at Thanet Magistrates’ Court on Friday, November 21, 2025.
- A 46-year old man, of no fixed address, was charged with aggravated taking of a vehicle. He has been bailed until his next court appearance at the same court on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.