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CCTV images have been released by Kent Police following the report of a distraction theft in Sittingbourne.

Officers were called to the incident in the High Street at around 3.10pm on Thursday 11th December 2025.

A man stated he had just withdrawn some cash from a nearby bank and was approached by people as he entered a shop. The victim was told he had something on his coat and while he was distracted it is alleged his money was stolen.

The suspects are reported to have been lingering at the bank and targeted the man after he made his withdrawal.

Police are warning Kent residents of a new scam that could result in a person's bank account being wiped out by a fraudster.

Scammers appear to be using new phone apps that allow them to use a fake caller ID in an effort to convince the person they are targeting that they are calling from a legitimate bank. It is understood that the fraudsters will telephone an individual using the phone app which makes it appear as if the caller ID matches that of the bank.