Arrest made and suspected stolen goods recovered in Sittingbourne

Patrols have arrested a man after air pods alleged to have been stolen from a car were tracked down in Sittingbourne.

The theft was reported by the victim after they found their car had been targeted in Pavilion Drive, in the early hours of Tuesday 8 July 2025.

Arrest made

Enquiries led to the missing items being recovered by officers from a property in Kemsley two days later.

A 42-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of theft and interference with motor vehicles. He was later conditionally bailed to return to the police station on a later date.

Appeal

Investigators are completing further enquiries into overnight thefts from vehicles in the area, between Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 July.

The officers are appealing to residents with CCTV and dashcam to check for footage that shows a man acting suspiciously. They would also like to hear from victims of recent thefts from cars who have not yet reported the crime to the police.

Anyone with information should call 01795 419119, quoting reference 46/116525/25.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form.