In a pre-Christmas enforcement drive, investigators across north Kent, Medway, and Swale detained multiple shoplifting suspects involved in thefts from local businesses. The arrests were part of proactive patrols conducted on Saturday, 21 December 2024.
Arrests and Charges
Lewis O’Brien
A man identified as Lewis O’Brien, 34, of High Street, Chatham, was arrested in connection with a series of thefts from shops in Queenborough, Sittingbourne, Rochester, and Maidstone dating back to Monday, 9 December.
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The stolen property, valued at over £400, included confectionery, clothing, alcohol, cosmetics, and toys from retailers such as Asda, B&M, and Poundland.