Dover burglary investigation leads to 12 charges

Two teenage boys have been charged with a combined 12 offences following a burglary in Dover.

Kent Police received a report on Thursday 15 October 2026 that a car had been stolen from the driveway of a property in Hammill Road, Woodnesborough.

The victims also stated two mobile phones and two sets of keys had been taken from inside their address.

Officers from Dover's beat team were alerted and, later the same day, saw the vehicle being driven in the Manor Road area.

Following a short pursuit, the three occupants left the vehicle on foot and were arrested a short time later.

Charged

Two 17-year-old boys were later charged with burglary, attempted burglary and theft of a car. One of them was also charged with dangerous driving, disqualified driving, failing to stop for police, driving without a licence and insurance and criminal damage to a wall.

Both teenagers are remanded to appear before Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 17 October. They were conditionally bailed to a hearing at Medway Youth Court on Thursday 22 October.

A 17-year-old girl was also arrested at the scene and has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.