Listen Live

Suspected Burglar Tracked Down in Tunbridge Wells

Monday, 19 July 2021 11:30

A charge of three counts of burglary

A volunteer from the Special Constabulary has helped with the arrest of a suspected burglar charged with carrying out three break-ins in just two hours in Tunbridge Wells.

It is reported that between 12 am and 2 pm on Wednesday 14 July 2021, homes were targeted in Lansdowne Road, Albion Road, and St James’ Road. Possessions including a wallet, bank cards. phones and a laptop were all alleged to have been stolen.

Search

Police were called to the area at around 12.50 am and a search was assisted by a police dog unit and a special constable. This led to the arrest of a suspect and a number of items were recovered nearby.

Levi Burns, aged 19, was later charged with three counts of burglary. He was also charged with possessing amphetamine.

The teenager was remanded to appear before Medway Magistrates’ Court on 15 July. He was granted bail and will next appear before Maidstone Crown Court on 12 August.

Special Constables

Special constables are volunteers who have full police powers, equipment, and uniform and who work alongside regular officers at Kent Police.

They give up a minimum of 16 hours of their own time every month, to help police in an area of their choice.

Share

More from WEST KENT NEWS

  • Reform UK's Maidstone Triumph

    Nigel Farage's Reform UK Party has won its first seats on Maidstone Borough Council after a by-election on Thursday.

  • Tun Wells Town Council Nearer

    A new public consultation has begun on whether Tunbridge Wells should have its own Town Council.

  • Warning on Council Debt

    The leading Conservative on Kent County Council has said that staggering council debts could render proposed local government reforms “unworkable and unviable” in Kent.

  • More High Brooms Buses

    A bus service linking High Brooms with Southborough and the hospital at Pembury is being enhanced.

  • Asian Hornet Threat Rises

    There’s a been a big increase this year in sightings of the dangerous Asian hornet.

  • Primark Store Opening

    Primark is to open its new Tunbridge Wells store in November.

  • Reform "Cutting KCC Bills"

    The Reform UK leadership at Kent County Council have been accused of using “smoke and mirrors” tactics in repaying a £50 million loan early to cut interest payments.

  • Gatwick Expansion Approved

    The government has approved plans for a huge increase in flights at Gatwick Airport.

On Air Now The Wind Down 10:00pm - 1:00am
Now Playing
Sweetest Smile Black
Recently Played
  • After The Love Has Gone Earth Wind And Fire 0:19
  • Sexy Eyes Dr Hook 0:16
  • I Love You Always Forever Donna Lewis 0:13

COMING UP

  • Through The Night

    1:00am - 7:00am

    Non Stop Music

  • Chris Manser

    7:00am - 10:00am

    West Kent Breakfast sponsored by Berry & Lamberts

SOCIAL MEDIA