A man has been charged after smashing his way into a Rochester street/" title="High Street" rel="nofollow">High Street eatery in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
Window Smashed at The Cheese Room
The break-in happened around 3am at The Cheese Room, where a window was allegedly smashed to gain access. Thankfully, nothing was reported stolen in this incident.
CCTV Footage Leads to Arrest
Police reviewed CCTV and launched a swift inquiry. On Tuesday 6 January 2026, officers arrested 45-year-old John Saunders from Church Street, Rochester.
Double Trouble: Additional Burglary Charge
Saunders now faces charges of burglary with intent to steal for the New Year break-in. He has also been charged over a separate October 2025 incident, where cash was stolen from pub tills on the same street.
The investigation continues.
