Burglar Busted! Early on 17 January 2023, a restaurant in Will Adams Way, Gillingham, was broken into. Staff raised the alarm after discovering the break-in.
Second Break-In Rocks Strood
Just three days later, kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police got wind of another burglary. This time, cash was stolen overnight from a second restaurant in Roman Way, Strood.
Police Crack the Case
Kent Crime Squad’s investigation paid off. On 2 March, Lee Hutton, 37, of Montgomery Close, Gravesend, was arrested in connection with both raids.
More Than Just Burglaries
The very next day, Hutton was charged not only with the two burglaries, but also with “making off without payment” at a Gravesend petrol station on 19 January.
Next Stop: Crown Court
Lee Hutton appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court and was granted conditional bail. He’s set to face Woolwich Crown Court on 31 March.
