Kent Police Rural Crime Alerts
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Latest Kent Police Rural Crime Alerts
Kent Police
Thursday 3 August 2023
Children left 'distraught' after pig that's part of summer camp stolen from Kent farm
Children left 'distraught' after pig that's part of summer camp stolen from Kent farm
Kent Police
Friday 16 June 2023
Rural Task Force officers recover stolen goods
Farming equipment was recovered in Surrey by officers from Kent Police’s Rural Task Force within hours of it being reported stolen.
Kent Police
Friday 19 May 2023
Artful plan to battle metal thieves at nature reserve
If metal thieves thought countryside gates were an easy target, they’d overlooked one thing – The Gate Appreciation Society and its 120,000 strong army of members.
Kent Police
Wednesday 17 May 2023
Appeal after teens steal cash and a cannonball from Deal Museum
Two teenage girls were seen “confidently walking” into Deal Museum before stealing a donation box and the real cannonball.
Kent Police
Thursday 11 May 2023
Stolen items recovered in rural burglary arrest near Paddock Wood
Police responding to rural crime near Paddock Wood have arrested a suspected burglar within 24 hours of a break-in and recovered a stolen trailer and gardening equipment worth several thousand pounds.
Kent Police
Tuesday 2 May 2023
Break-in at Quex Adventure Farm Park and Activity Centre, Birchington
Quex Adventure Farm Park and Activity Centre, in Birchington, has had more than £6,000 worth of damage and goods stolen after a break-in.
Kent Police
Thursday 9 March 2023
Police hunt gunman as rare white stag shot dead with high velocity rifle in Kent woods
Officers from the Kent Police Rural Task Force are investigating the incident after the male deer was found dead in Cobham Woods near Gravesend - the second killing in a matter of weeks.
Kent Police
Wednesday 8 March 2023
Witnesses Being Sought After A Deer Was Shot & Killed In Cobham Area
Officers from the force’s Rural Task Force are investigating the incident after the white stag was discovered dead in Cobham Woods, near Albatross Avenue, on Sunday, February 26, 2023.
Kent Police
Thursday 9 February 2023
Rural officers track down dozens of stolen goods
A quad bike, dozens of hedge trimmers and other stolen tools have been recovered by rural officers in Dartford.
Kent Police
Tuesday 7 February 2023
Crime gang targeted stables in west and north Kent
Frank Matthews, Jimmy Price and Lewis Collins were arrested after they conspired to steal horse equipment valued at around £100,000 at up to eight separate properties between 3 May and 17 May 2020.
Kent Police
Monday 7 November 2022
Murder probe after man killed and another injured in stabbing at village pub
Police have launched a murder probe after a man was stabbed to death in a village pub.
Kent Police
Friday 7 October 2022
Thieves feared to have slaughtered more than 100 stolen sheep – as criminals ‘weaponise’ cost of living crisis
When farmer Ed Lovejoy rounded up his sheep last month, he was left “stunned” and feeling “pretty sick”.
Kent Police
Friday 23 September 2022
STOLEN FROM PLUCKLEY
£5000 reward for information thats leads to the return of these tools
Kent Police
Thursday 15 September 2022
Farmers use tractor and telehandler to trap fly-tippers
Mixed farmer Steve Jones has been plagued by fly-tipping on his land between Harvel and Vigo in Kent for as long as he can remember.
Kent Police
Wednesday 24 August 2022
Kent farmer 'terrified' thieves could strike again after 'devastating' raid
A Kent farmer said she is "terrified" her property will be targeted again after a "devastating" raid.