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Police believe latest raid is linked

Two men have stolen £5,000 worth of cigarettes from a supermarket in Temple Hill Square, Dartford.

Police were called to the scene just before 1.30am last Friday.

The men are described as well built, between 5ft 8in and 6ft tall.

Both were seen to be carrying the cigarettes from the store in yellow builders’ merchants bags.

The first suspect wore white trainers, navy Adidas jogging bottoms, a black jacket and had a black mask over his face, black gloves and a grey hood.

The second suspect, who was of a larger build, wore grey or white gloves, a black hooded top with three stripes down each arm, dark trousers or tracksuit bottoms with black mask over his face.

A screwdriver and pickaxe believed to have been used in the break-in were found at the scene.

A green Volvo C40, believed to have been involved in the burglary was found on fire in Joyce Green Lane, Dartford, at approximately 2.30am the same morning. The car’s licence plates had been stolen from Sheridan Court, Dartford, on 14 February 14.

Detectives believe this incident may be linked to 10 others in north and west Kent that have taken place since the start of the year.

DC Nick Whiteoak, investigating, said: ‘This was a very significant break-in with a large amount of cigarettes stolen.

‘We are very keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in Temple Hill Square on the night in question or in Sheridan Court on 14th February 14.”

Anyone with information can contact Kent Police on 01634 792166 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.