High value car thieves jailed for north and east Kent spate

Two thieves have been jailed after stealing high value cars across north and east Kent.

Six houses were targeted in Cliffe, Whitstable, Woodchurch and Faversham between Tuesday 17 February and Tuesday 10 March 2026.

Ben Aspinall and Jonathan Dehaviland, both 19, entered the victims’ homes and stole car keys along with other items including watches, handbags and game consoles. Vehicles were then taken including BMWs, a Volvo and a Mercedes.

Both men were arrested on 10 March, with the stolen Mercedes found parked near to Dehaviland’s address in Tamar Drive, Strood, and the key being discovered inside the house.

Aspinall, of Green Lanes, London, and Dehaviland were charged the following day with multiple burglaries and car thefts.

Jailed

Both men pleaded guilty at Canterbury Crown Court on 20 April before being sentenced at the same court on Friday 3 July 2026. Dehaviland was jailed for 5 years and 3 months and Aspinall was sentenced to 4 years and 1 month.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Daniel Bister said:

‘These two men corrupted the sanctity of several people’s homes, leading not only to financial loss but a loss of the feeling of security. ‘Their brazen crimes were spread across the county, highlighting their confidence in not being caught. Of course, they were and now face years behind bars. ‘We hope this sentence brings their victims some sense of justice.’