A suspect has been charged after numerous reports of vehicle interference in Deal.
It is alleged that cars were entered and searched in Sutherland Road, Bowling Green Lane, Orchard Avenue, Birdwood Avenue, St Augustine’s Road, Manor Road and London Road between Wednesday 10 December and Wednesday 17 December 2025. Enquiries were carried out which led to officers arresting a man in the town on Thursday 18 December.
A 27-year-old man from Deal was later charged with twelve counts of vehicle interference. He was remanded to appear before Margate Magistrates’ Court the following day. The investigation is ongoing and officers are keen to hear from anyone with information relevant to their enquiries. Anyone who has not yet come forward should contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/212461/25.
Advice
Officers are further reminding motorists of steps that can be taken to safeguard personal property.
• Make sure vehicles are locked, especially if you own a car where wing mirrors show whether it is locked.
• Ideally don’t leave any valuables in vehicles when away from it, but make sure anything left inside is out of sight.
• Completely close all windows and sunroofs to stop thieves ‘fishing’ through windows.
• Park somewhere busy, visible to other members of the public, ideally covered by CCTV or doorbell cameras, and well-lit if leaving cars overnight.
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