Officers have been investigating a series of repeated thefts in and around the town, at...

Published: 1:36 am March 2, 2023
Updated: 9:57 am October 8, 2025
Two Women Have Been Charged In Connection With A Spate Of More Than 20 Shoplifting Offences Across Sittingbourne

Officers have been investigating a series of repeated thefts in and around the town, at supermarkets including Tesco, Co-op and Aldi. The offences are reported to have taken place between January and February 2023, when items including alcohol, magazines and grocery products were stolen.

Shelly Earnshaw, 30 and Gentinia Bignall, 44 were arrested on Sunday 26 February, as part of an investigation by the Swale Victim Based Crime Team.

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