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…
CCTV appeal following theft from Maidstone pensioner
CCTV images, shown above, have been released by officers investigating a theft at a Maidstone shop. A handbag was reported stolen when a pensioner was distracted at Marks and Spencer…
Thieves fail in attempts to rob cash machines in Tonbridge, Paddock Wood and Tenterden
Detectives are appealing for information following a spate of attempted thefts from cash machines in Tonbridge, Paddock Wood and Tenterden. The offences are being linked by investigating officers and have…
Jail for man who injured shop worker with a knife in Thanet
A jail term has been imposed on a man who injured a shop worker with a knife during an attempted robbery. Richard Champion caused a small cut to his victim’s…
Police pooch lends a paw tracking down suspected pair of robbers in Canterbury
A Kent Police dog helped detain two people who are suspected to have robbed a man inside a Canterbury home. On Wednesday 6 January 2021, at around 10pm, two people…
Gang assaults and steals phone from boy walking in Canterbury
Investigators have issued an appeal following a report of a robbery in Canterbury. The incident happened at around 5pm on Thursday 31 December 2020 in London Road. It is alleged…
Cash and phone stolen during robbery in Folkestone
Witnesses are sought in connection with a robbery in Folkestone. A man in his forties was in Guildhall Street North, near Broadmead Road when he was approached by a woman…
Residents alerted after doorstep burglary by woman in Whitstable
Elderly residents are being warned to make sure doorstep callers are genuine following a burglary in Whitstable. It was reported that, at around 6.40pm on Friday 11 December 2020, a…
Man with knife arrested after report of delivery driver was victim of a robbery in Canterbury
A suspect has been arrested following a reported robbery in Canterbury. Kent Police was called at 12.50am on Tuesday 22 December 2020 following a report that a delivery driver had…
Callous Dover man jailed after stealing £92,000 from elderly woman over two-year period
A man who spent more than two years stealing money from an elderly woman who trusted him has been sent to prison. Francis Farnan, from Dover, took advantage of his…