Appeal after suspected stolen items retrieved in Swanley

Investigators are seeking to reunite victims of crime with suspected stolen items retrieved in Swanley.

In the early hours of Sunday 28 June 2026, Kent Police received a report of vehicles being broken into in a car park in London Road, Swanley.

Officers launched an investigation and retrieved CCTV that showed the suspects had fled the scene in a damaged blue Ford Focus.

The following day, at approximately 3.45pm, patrols spotted the vehicle on Blacksmiths Lane in Swanley and tried to pull it over. The driver failed to stop for officers, and they pursued it to Star Lane where it stopped and three people fled on foot.

Officers seized the car and property including power tools, golf clubs and an electric bike.

Sergeant Robbie Cooke said:
‘Our enquiries into the reported thefts is continuing and we would like to hear from anyone whose vehicle was targeted but who has not yet contacted us.
‘We are also asking anyone who believes any of the seized items are theirs to come forward. You will be asked for proof of ownership.'

Anyone with information should call the West Kent appeals line on 01622 604100 quoting reference 46/104294/26.