A 60-year-old man faces a battery of charges after a spate of thefts in Canterbury, Thanet, and Swale left retailers fuming.
£2,000 Worth of Goods Stolen
Kent Police launched investigations after multiple reports of stolen goods from grocery stores like ASDA, Tesco in Ramsgate, and BP in Margate between 5 August and 26 September 2025.
The haul? Over £2,000 worth of food, booze, and household essentials ripped off by the thief.
Fuel Theft Adds to the Tab
On top of shop thefts, drivers made off without paying for fuel at petrol stations across Canterbury, Herne Bay, Ramsgate, Margate, and Sittingbourne. The fuel thefts totalled about £260.
Arrest Made in Ramsgate
After breaking the case, officers arrested Joseph Russell in Richmond Road, Ramsgate on the evening of Thursday 2 October.
The Sittingbourne resident was hit with 21 counts of theft and two driving offences the next day.
Russell appeared at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 4 October. He’s next due in Thanet magistrates on 17 November.
