Metal Theft Foiled at Wincheap Industrial Estate
Kent cops swooped after spotting two men nicking metal from a unit at Wincheap Industrial Estate just after 8.40pm on Wednesday, 19 April.
One Fleeing Suspect, One Arrested on Scene
The duo was caught loading metal into a van when one bloke made a dash for it. Officers arrived quickly, snapping up a 38-year-old man from Herne Bay at the scene.
Police Dog Sniffs Out Key Clue
Police Dog Coty tracked a scent to a nearby back track, finding a high-vis top dumped nearby, believed to belong to one of the thieves. The item has been seized for evidence.
Meanwhile, patrols found the second suspect—a 35-year-old local from Sandwich—hiding out in a nearby pub.
Both Men Held as Investigation Gathers Pace
Both suspects remain in custody while cops continue to piece together the metal theft.
