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Kent Police’s ongoing crackdown on shoplifting has led to 22 charges being brought against a suspected offender in Swale.
Incident Details
- Between December 2024 and early January 2025, multiple shoplifting offences were reported at Morrisons in Milton Regis, Sittingbourne.
- Stolen items allegedly included meat, cheese, alcohol, household goods, and hygiene products.
Arrest and Charges
- Following enquiries, neighbourhood officers arrested a suspect on Saturday, 11 January 2025, in Court Road, Sittingbourne.
- Shelley Earnshaw, 31, was subsequently charged with:
- Multiple theft offences
- Breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order that prohibited her from entering the store
- Ms. Earnshaw was remanded in custody and appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 13 January.
Retail Crime Crackdown
Kent Police has been actively targeting persistent shoplifters as part of a wider initiative to tackle retail crime and support local businesses.
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Authorities are continuing to investigate and have urged retailers to report suspicious activity to help combat theft and protect businesses in the area.
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