A man who posed as a tradesman to steal from elderly and vulnerable residents in Hythe and Dover has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Stuart McAllister, 61, of Strand Street, Sandwich, committed a series of distraction burglaries between April and June 2024. Claiming to inspect insulation and test for damp, McAllister entered victims’ homes and stole valuable jewellery and other items, some of which he later sold at pawn shops.
Targeting the Vulnerable
Kent Police launched an investigation after multiple victims reported similar crimes in June and July 2024. Detectives uncovered CCTV evidence linking McAllister to the offences. He was arrested on his houseboat, where officers recovered stolen jewellery and collectible coins.
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