Security warning after thieves target tools from vans in Dover
Builders, plumbers and tradespeople in the Dover area are being advised to take steps to protect their belongings against theft. The advice comes after four reports were made to police…
Appeal after handbag stolen in Margate burglary
A black handbag, a Samsung mobile phone and a personalised gold necklace were reported stolen from a Margate property. It was reported that the address in Millmead Road was broken…
Hollingbourne dog theft – CCTV image issued
A CCTV image has been issued by officers investigating the reported theft of a dog in Hollingbourne. The incident happened in Upper Street at around 8.50am on Monday 18 January…
Drugs and weapons seized from motorist in Margate
A search of a vehicle by police in Margate has led to the seizure of a BB gun and suspected class A and B drugs. Officers from the Thanet Local…
£1,200 in fines issued after builder’s waste is dumped in Chartham
Last November, this pile of builder’s waste was dumped in Pennypot Lane, Chartham – a disgraceful act in a beautiful part of the district. Canterbury City Council enforcement officers were…
Prolific pair who stole cash, jewellery and bicycles during Snodland burglary jailed for over 5 years
A pair of prolific thieves who stole cash, jewellery and bicycles during a burglary in Snodland have been jailed for a total of more than five years. Wilfred Grant and…
Cannabis plants seized at site in Cliftonville
Officers in Thanet have seized cannabis plants after a concealed cultivation site was uncovered in Cliftonville. On the morning of Thursday 21 January 2021, officers from Thanet’s Community Policing Team…
Suspected drug dealer charged in Folkestone
A suspected drug dealer will appear in court after officers from the Community Policing Team in Folkestone seized ten wraps of cocaine. Officers on patrol stopped a vehicle in Bouverie…
Man in Maidstone attacks young woman while trying to steal handbag
An appeal has been issued by investigators following a report of an attempted robbery in Maidstone. At around 5.40pm on Thursday 21 January 2021, a woman in her 20s was…
Five cars seized in Thanet traffic checks
Five vehicles were seized by police and 14 people were reported for traffic offences during a one-day traffic operation in Thanet. Organised by the Thanet Community Policing Team (CPT), road…