‘Shop Safe’ radio alert nabs suspected shoplifter in Margate
A suspected shoplifter was arrested and charged as a result of partnership working using the ‘Shop Safe’ radio alert system in Margate. On Friday 26 January 2024 nine containers of…
CCTV image released after pensioner in 80s reportedly has bag snatched in Sittingbourne
Investigators have issued a CCTV image after a pensioner’s bag was reported stolen in Harold Road, Sittingbourne at around 11.15am on Monday 29 January 2024. A woman in her 80s,…
Suspected shoplifters charged in Canterbury, Herne Bay and Margate
Three suspected shoplifters have been charged on the same day following work by officers in east Kent. Canterbury’s Victim Based Crime Team secured the charges following an investigation into alleged…
Prolific thief jailed just two days after violent assault at Sittingbourne supermarket
Library image A prolific shop thief has been jailed just two days after he violently assaulted an employee at the Co-op in Murston when he was caught stealing alcohol and…
Suspected bakery thief carrying cakes runs into police on foot patrol in Chatham High Street
A suspected thief has been arrested after he ran from a bakery in front of officers on foot patrol in Chatham. The man was seen leaving the High Street business…
Woman shoplifting suspect charged over alleged threats and theft of clothing in Ashford
A suspected shoplifter has been charged after items of clothing, believed to have been stolen, were seized by officers in Ashford. Police patrols were called to the town centre at…
Folkestone shoplifter jailed and banned from entering six local businesses
A repeat shoplifter who stole almost £1,400 worth of goods from businesses in Folkestone has been jailed. Curtis Tipton was also banned from entering the premises he targeted after he’s…
Prolific Swale thief held by Lidl staff after she attempted to steal large quantity of beef
A prolific Swale shoplifter has been returned to jail after pleading guilty to several thefts. Lisa Willet was serving a suspended prison sentence when she chose to commit further shoplifting…
Ashford High Street fracas sees suspected shoplifter and drunk woman arrested
A suspected shoplifter has been arrested and stolen goods recovered by police in Ashford. Officers were called to the town centre at around 4.45pm on Tuesday 16 January following reports…
Man charged over thefts worth over £1,300 from Ashford and Folkestone shops
A man has been charged with a series of thefts after reportedly targeting businesses in Ashford and Folkestone. It’s alleged that the suspect stole items from shops in the centre…