Burglar Caught Red-Handed After Sneaky Porch Raid and More
Just before midnight on 30 December 2022, Freeman sneaked into a porch on City Way, Rochester. But he bolted when the resident caught him red-handed.
Backpack Theft Leads to Bank Card Fraud Attempt
On 8 January, a man left his backpack in a porch on Great Lines, Gillingham while parking. Freeman spotted it and swiped the bag, which held a wallet and bank cards. The owner caught up with him near Sallyport Gardens and got the backpack back — but not before Freeman kept the bank cards.
He tried to buy a bottle of booze with four stolen cards at a local shop. Luckily, his scam failed.
Car Break-Ins and Forced Door Try – Then a Swift Getaway
In the early hours of 12 January in Scott Terrace, Chatham, Freeman tried car doors before forcing the front door of a house. When that failed, he jumped on a bike and fled fast.
Police matched his face on CCTV and doorbell cameras. Freeman was arrested on 19 January in Ordnance Terrace, Chatham.
Freeman Gets Jail Time for String of Crimes
Freeman, 39, with no fixed address, faced two burglaries, attempted burglary, and fraud charges. He pleaded guilty and was slammed with three-and-a-half years behind bars at Maidstone Crown Court on 22 March.
“Freeman is an opportunist criminal who roams the streets of Medway during the hours of darkness seeking items to steal,” said Detective Constable Kati Edge of the Kent Crime Squad.
“He has no regard for the impact his crimes may have on his victims and Medway residents can be reassured now that he is safely behind bars.”
