Kent Police have locked up two men for almost three years following a shocking crime...
Published: 1:05 pm January 27, 2026
Updated: 3:28 am February 23, 2026

Kent Police have locked up two men for almost three years following a shocking crime spree across the county.

High-Value Cars Nabbed from Driveways in Maidstone and Beyond

Mason James, 25, and Malcolm Royden, 55, pleaded guilty to stealing four pricey cars and trying to snatch three more between December 2024 and January 2025. The pair stalked homes under the cover of darkness, wearing dark clothes and balaclavas.

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Their targets covered several areas, including #Maidstone, #Medway, #Swale, and #Ashford.

Swift Police Action Seals the Deal

An eagle-eyed investigation zeroed in on a Kia Sportage linked to the theft attempts. On the early morning of 24 January, locals reported two men trying to steal cars in East Kent. Police raced to the scene and tracked down the vehicle near Lenham.

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