Police are hunting a heartless thief who stole a car packed with clothing and a laptop containing irreplaceable family photos meant for a funeral the next day.
The blue Ford Fiesta Titanium was taken from the Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel car park on Ashford Road between 6.00pm and 9.45pm on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Officers are reviewing CCTV and urging any witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage from the area to come forward immediately.
Sergeant Rachel Patton said:
‘Those responsible for this crime targeted a bereft pensioner, taking with them not only their means of transport but treasured memories of a loved one.
‘Anyone with information, or who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, is urged to call the west Kent appeals line on 01622 604100, quoting reference 30-1717.
‘Local residents with private CCTV or drivers with dashcam, who may have been in the area at the time of the incident, are also asked to check for footage.’