Parcel Delivery Van Theft Arrests - UPDATE

Quick actions by local Kent Police officers saw a delivery van stolen in Sittingbourne recovered and two men arrested within 40 minutes.

Kent Police was called at 11.28am on Thursday (13th November) to a report of a vehicle being stolen while its driver delivered a parcel in Cherry Close.

The vehicle was spotted on camera in Iwade and patrols were dispatched to conduct a search of the area, quickly finding the van.

Kent Police’s Rural Task Force immediately deployed a drone and obtained witness accounts from nearby residents.

Two men were located on A249 Maidstone Road and were subsequently arrested at 12.03pm.

Stephen Liddell of Ravens Way, Blackheath, London, and Kieron Murphy, 46, of no fixed address, were later charged with aggravated taking of a vehicle. Mr Liddell, 44, was also charged with dangerous driving and using a vehicle without insurance.

The latter has been remanded in custody until his next appearance at Thanet Magistrates’ Court on Friday (21st November). Mr Murphy has been bailed until his next court appearance at the same court on Wednesday 10th December 2025.