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Hunt for driver after police recover stolen car in Chatham

14:42, 04 September 2021

updated: 14:53, 04 September 2021

A police chase ended this morning with the recovery of a stolen car, a hunt for the driver and a relieved owner.

Officers pursued the suspected stolen vehicle in Chatham until it pulled over in Otway Street at 9.15am.

A stolen vehicle was recovered in Chatham this morning. Photo: @KentPoliceRoads
A stolen vehicle was recovered in Chatham this morning. Photo: @KentPoliceRoads

The driver 'decamped' and made off on foot, while officers arrested two people at the scene.

The two were later de-arrested, while the search for the third person remains ongoing.

A Tweet from Kent Police Roads said the owner of the car is 'relieved' it has been found, and added it will now be sent for forensic testing.

A spokesman for police said: "Kent Police pursued a suspected stolen vehicle until it stopped in Otway Street, Chatham at around 9.15am.

"Two people were arrested at the scene in connection with the theft, but were subsequently de-arrested.

"Enquiries remain ongoing to locate a third person who is reported to have left the scene."

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