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Suspected shoplifter charged after items stolen from shops in Sevenoaks over almost two months

16:16, 11 June 2020

updated: 16:20, 11 June 2020

A suspected shoplifter has been charged with a series of thefts from a string of town centre shops.

Shane Bignall is accused of stealing alcohol, groceries, clothing and cosmetics in a spate of alleged offences in Sevenoaks between April 14 and yesterday.

A suspected shoplifter has been charged after a spate of thefts in Sevenoaks
A suspected shoplifter has been charged after a spate of thefts in Sevenoaks

The thefts are alleged to have taken place at Waitrose, Boots and Marks and Spencer, and two smaller shops in the town.

The 35-year-old, of Whippendell Way, Orpington, was arrested yesterday and later charged with seven counts of theft.

He was subsequently bailed to appear before Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court on July 21.

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