Kent Police have arrested two men in connection with a series of vehicle thefts across Medway and Swale, following a spree that targeted multiple Ford Fiestas.
The incidents began between Wednesday, 4 June and Thursday, 5 June 2025, when a Ford Fiesta was reported stolen from Rede Court Road in Rochester. On the same dates, another vehicle of the same make and model was taken from Maidstone Road, with a third Fiesta allegedly stolen at around 11pm on Friday, 6 June.
The thefts continued into the following week, with further reports in Sittingbourne between Monday, 9 June and Tuesday, 10 June. These included:
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A stolen vehicle from a business in Teynham
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A theft from a premises in Iwade
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A personal car reportedly taken from Jubilee Street
Arrests on the A21
Shortly after midnight on Thursday, 12 June, officers conducting patrols stopped a vehicle on the A21 near Orpington. Two men inside the car — the driver and front seat passenger — were detained at the scene.
A search of the vehicle uncovered tools and car parts, and both individuals were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped for stealing.
The suspects have been bailed while enquiries continue.
