Stephen Harrison was carrying a rucksack full of stolen alcohol when he was arrested trying...

Published: 8:22 am June 20, 2024
Updated: 11:57 am October 8, 2025
A prolific shop thief has been jailed just 24 hours after he was tracked by officers to a railway station near Tunbridge Wells

Stephen Harrison was carrying a rucksack full of stolen alcohol when he was arrested trying to flee on a train from High Brooms. Harrison was detained by patrols on Monday 17 June 2024, and when his bag was searched eight bottles of spirits were recovered.

In the previous weeks, the 35-year-old had also targeted Sainsbury’s and Waitrose stores in Tonbridge, stealing goods with a value of more than £800. On Tuesday 18 June, Harrison, of no fixed address, was remanded to Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court.

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