Police crackdown on shoplifters in Thanet

Police have held a two-day crackdown on shoplifting in towns in Thanet.

Officers from Kent Police carried out patrols on 13 and 14 December in and around Westwood Cross, Margate Road and Westwood Road in Broadstairs and Haine Road in Ramsgate.

In total, 14 people were stopped and searched by officers, eight of whom were found with goods believed to be stolen.

Neighbourhood Sergeant Ben Rose said: "Our message to any would-be thieves thinking of taking advantage of the busy shopping season to commit crime is to think again.

"Officers are carrying out patrols around our high streets and shopping areas in Thanet, and they are working closely with plain clothes colleagues as well as businesses and CCTV operators.

"They will pursue anyone believed to be committing crime and take action to stop them."

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