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CCTV images released in connection with car break-in in Simmonds Avenue, Canterbury

09:50, 11 April 2019

updated: 09:55, 11 April 2019

Police are trying to track down two men after a car break-in in Canterbury.

CCTV images have been released after the front window of a Skoda was smashed while parked in Simmonds Avenue in Wincheap, and a satnav stolen.

Officers investigating the theft would like to speak to the pictured men, who were seen running down a nearby alleyway on CCTV afterwards.

Police would like to speak to these two men. Picture: Kent Police. (8442347)
Police would like to speak to these two men. Picture: Kent Police. (8442347)

The theft happened at around 1.13am on March 27.

PC Amy Hemingway said: "We would like to hear from anyone who may be able to help us identify the men in the CCTV. We would be keen to speak with them in connection with this theft."

CCTV images have been released (8442349)
CCTV images have been released (8442349)

Drivers were also warned to be vigilant last week after a spike in car vandalism and thefts in the city.

More than 20 incidents in which windows have been smashed and bags, wallets, cards and cash stolen, were reported in the space of four days between Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1.

The thefts took place at around 1.13am on March 27 (8442351)
The thefts took place at around 1.13am on March 27 (8442351)

The thefts have occurred in a number of roads in and around Canterbury, including The Paddock, Cambrai Court, Castle Row, Barton Road, Spring Lane, Military Road, Hawks Lane and Nunnery Fields.

Anyone with information that could help police is asked to call the appeal line on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/64478/19.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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