Smiths Court Hotel in Cliftonville targeted by burglars twice – with safe stolen

Smiths Court Hotel

Police are investigating after a safe was stolen during a burglary at Smiths Court Hotel in Cliftonville.

The incident happened between 10.15pm and 10.45pm on Boxing Day (December 26).

Three men are reported to have entered Smiths Court Hotel in Eastern Esplanade before stealing the large industrial safe.

The incident followed a burglary on 24 December, when the hotel’s CCTV systems were targeted.

Crime scene investigators have visited the scene to gather forensic evidence and officers have made enquiries with nearby residents.

People are being asked to check their dashcam and residential CCTV for any footage that may assist detectives.

Witnesses should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/265563/21.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on their website crimestoppers-uk.org