Burglar Admits Breaking into Sittingbourne Pharmacy

A man has pleaded guilty to breaking into a pharmacy in Sittingbourne, resulting in the theft of prescription medication and a commercial vehicle.
The stolen vehicle had already been found after police received a report at 3:11 am on Sunday 29 September. The report indicated that a man had been acting suspiciously near the car on Cowper Road, Gillingham.

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George Bignall, 45, of Middletune Avenue, Sittingbourne, has been charged with several offences, including burglary, taking a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent, and driving while disqualified. He appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 2 October, where he admitted to the charges. He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on Tuesday 31 December.

A 44-year-old woman from Gillingham was also arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods. She has since been released on bail until Saturday 28 December.

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