Shoplifting Spree Ends in Arrest for Dean Pemble
Dean Pemble, a drifter with no fixed address, was arrested on Tuesday 2 April 2024 by the Thanet Neighbourhood Task Force. He now faces 16 charges of shoplifting.
£1,092 Worth of Stolen Goods
Pemble’s thefts span several months and locations.
- 13 thefts from a petrol station store in Garlinge between 1 November 2023 and 14 March 2024, totaling £934 in stolen items including meat, alcohol, ready meals, and sweets.
- Protein powder worth £47 taken from a shop on Enterprise Road, Margate on 17 November 2023.
- Meat worth £46 stolen from a supermarket in High Street, Broadstairs on 11 January 2024.
- A pair of trainers and socks valued at £65 stolen from a Broadstairs shop on 25 February 2024.
Next Stop: The Magistrates’ Court
Pemble was remanded in custody and is set to appear at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 3 April. The case is sure to draw attention as the list of charges grows.
