Prolific burglar jailed – Swanley
A prolific criminal has been jailed after targeting properties in Swanley. Over two months, John Schock committed multiple overnight burglaries and thefts, until a local officer identified him from CCTV…
Two men charged with carrying out burglary in Minster, Thanet
Two men have been charged with carrying out a burglary in Minster, near Ramsgate. Kent Police was called at 2.20am on Wednesday 12 April 2023 after an alarm activated at…
Rural businesses urged to secure tools and equipment after burglary near Ashford
Police are reminding rural business owners to take steps to secure tools and equipment against thieves following a burglary near Ashford. The incident is reported to have taken place in…
Burglar left DNA clue at Tonbridge property
A burglar who left his DNA at the scene of a Tonbridge break-in has been jailed. Between 20 and 22 November 2022, Gavin Prentice travelled to Riding Lane, Hildenborough and…
Car thief who caused collision in high speed chase is jailed
A man who stole a car from a driveway in Whitstable as part of a series of thefts and burglaries and then took officers on a high speed chase, before…
CCTV image released following Northfleet commercial burglaries
CCTV images have been released by police investigating two commercial burglaries at businesses in Northfleet. During the incidents which happened between 11.15am and 11.30am on Wednesday 15 March 2023, a…
Prolific Medway burglar behind bars after two-week crime spree
A prolific burglar is starting a prison sentence following a Medway crime spree. Over a fortnight, Paul Freeman targeted victims, often overnight, in Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham. Just before midnight…
Sutton Valence burglar jailed after he gave victims his name and address!
A prolific burglar who targeted a house in Sutton Valence while on probation has been sent back to jail. On 11 August 2022, residents at a property on Sutton Valence…
London men charged after Birchington burglary
Two people have been charged after police quickly responded to a report of a burglary in Thanet. Shortly after 2.15am on Saturday 11 March 2023, officers were called to a…
Kent Pub burglary in which Charity Boxes were stolen leads Police to suspect in North Wales
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a burglary at a South Darenth public house six months ago. On 28 September 2022, the victim reported their business in East…