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Westgate has been targeted by thieves with burglary reports lodged for the Co-op in Station Road and for a number of beach huts at West Bay,
Kent Police was called at 3.07am this morning (October 24) following the activation of burglary alarms at the Co-op. Officers attended and found entry had been gained after a door was damaged and forced open.
It is reported that a charity box was stolen along with bottles of alcohol and a number of vaping accessories. An investigation is ongoing, including forensic checks at the scene and CCTV enquiries.
The store was closed this morning but has since reopened.
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At West Bay five beach huts were targeted, making it the third time hut owners have suffered damage this month.
Kent Police was called at 11.56am today to a report that five beach huts had been broken into. Possessions including a telescope and binoculars were stolen from one of the huts.
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 24-0578.