Quick Cops Nab Two Suspected Cooking Oil Thieves in Broadstairs!
Fast Action Sees Arrests Near Takeaway
Kent Police swung into action after reports came in at 12.20pm on Thursday 4 November 2022. Two men were acting suspiciously near a takeaway on Westwood Road, Broadstairs. Just 30 minutes later, officers stopped a van near Sarre and seized two barrels of cooking oil.
Two Men in Custody
The suspects, aged 40 and 38 and from the north Kent area, were arrested on suspicion of theft and taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing as officers work to uncover the full story behind the attempted oil heist.
Police Warn Businesses to Beef Up Security
Sergeant Paul Robson from Thanet Community Safety Unit urged businesses to stay alert.
“Enquiries are ongoing, but I advise businesses storing cooking oil to boost security. Keep containers out of sight, store them in well-lit areas with CCTV coverage, and secure wheelie bins to stop thieves using them to break in.”
“Review alarm systems and CCTV regularly. These measures not only stop theft but help us recover stolen goods and catch offenders.”
