🚔 Safer Business Action Week 🚔

🚔 Safer Business Action Week 🚔

This week, as part of Safer Business Action Week, officers from the Neighbourhood Task Force have been carrying out targeted patrols and proactive activity to support local businesses, tackle offenders, and keep our communities safe.

🛍️ Shoplifting Suspect Arrested in Broadstairs

Officers responded to a report of a shoplifting offence at Asda, Broadstairs. Through swift enquiries and proactive patrols, a suspect was located within 30 minutes of the offence taking place.

The suspect was detained and subjected to a Section 1 PACE search before being arrested on suspicion of theft from a shop. Further enquiries revealed the same individual had allegedly attempted to shoplift from the store just two days earlier, resulting in a further arrest for that offence.

🚗 Vehicle Seized and Offensive Weapon Recovered

During patrols, officers also stopped a vehicle and established that the driver was not insured and did not hold a valid driving licence. The vehicle was seized under relevant road traffic legislation and the suspect will be charged with these offences.

The driver was then detained for a Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act search. During a search of the vehicle, officers located a knuckle duster, which is an offensive weapon. The driver was subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and taken into custody while enquiries continue.

✅ Two arrests ✅ One vehicle seized ✅ An offensive weapon recovered ✅ Continued support for local businesses

Retail crime, anti-social behaviour, and criminal activity have a real impact on businesses and the wider community. We remain committed to identifying offenders, taking positive action, and ensuring Thanet remains a safe place to live, work and visit.

If you witness suspicious activity or have information about crime in your area, please report it to Kent Police via 101, online, or 999 in an emergency.

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