Kent Police have nabbed a burglary suspect who tried to vanish into thick woodland near Edenbridge. The 26-year-old, wanted for an attempted farm break-in, was caught thanks to cutting-edge drones and a expert police dog.
Suspect Flees into Dense Woods
Officers swooped on a Mill Hill site on Monday morning, 22 December 2025, following a break-in attempt reported back on 30 October. When approached, the man – with no fixed address – bolted straight into nearby bramble-thick woods.
Drone and Police Dog Lead the Way
The dense undergrowth made a foot chase nearly impossible. But Kent Police launched a drone to scan for heat signatures and movement from above. Meanwhile, Police Dog Boss and his handler tracked the suspect on the ground. This high-tech and canine combo proved unstoppable, pinning the man down in just 15 minutes.
Police Praise Teamwork and Tech
Kent Police Inspector Martin Stratford said: “Officers from different teams often combine skills to disrupt crime. This time, the drone’s bird’s eye view, ground officers, and PD Boss’s tracking skills cracked a suspect in tough terrain and led to a swift arrest.”
The man has been bailed with conditions until 21 March as investigations continue.
