Rae Stephenson stole spirits totalling more than £1,700 from an Asda store in London Road, during eight sperate incidents between 13 March and 6 April 2023. On each occasion, Stephenson concealed the items within his clothing, before leaving the store without paying.
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An investigation by the West Kent Victim Based Crime Team identified him as the offender and on Tuesday 12 September enquiries led to his arrest, in the Petts Wood area of Greater London. Stephenson, 48, of High Street, Snodland was charged with the eight thefts in Swanley, as well as a further theft at a Tesco Express in Paddock Wood, on 16 February.