Massive Roof Tile Heist Strikes Kent Again!
Kent Police are hunting thieves after a staggering 7,000 roof tiles were pinched from a property in Garlinge Green, near Chartham, between 16-25 August.
Tiles, Scaffold Fittings, and Wheelbarrows Stolen
The crooks didn’t stop at tiles. Scaffold fittings and a wheelbarrow were also taken during the raid, adding to a recent spate of thefts across Canterbury.
Not the First Tile Theft This Month
- 4 August: 200 roof tiles stolen from Canterbury Christ Church University, North Holmes Road.
- 10 August: About 100 slate tiles taken from a renovation site in Shalmsford Street, Chartham.
While police haven’t officially linked the crimes, they urge locals to stay alert and report any suspicious activity immediately.
Spot Something? Speak Up Now
If you witnessed anything related to the Garlinge Green theft, call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference ZY/50262/18. For emergencies, dial 999. To report anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
