Kent Police have issued a warning to residents following a reported distraction theft in a Folkestone fast food outlet.
An iPhone was allegedly stolen from a woman dining at McDonald’s on West Terrace on Monday, November 18, 2024. The theft reportedly occurred between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Details of the Incident
A teenage boy approached the victim and her friend, attempting to engage them in conversation. The suspect is believed to have placed a piece of paper over the woman’s mobile phone, which was on the table. When he left, he allegedly took both the paper and the phone, using the paper to conceal the device.
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