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Boy, 13, arrested after vapes stolen in Ashford Mobile Cottage shop raid

By: Brad Harper bharper@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 11:33, 15 November 2023

Updated: 13:23, 15 November 2023

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after vapes were stolen in a town centre shop raid.

Police were called shortly after 7pm last night following a report of a break-in at Mobile Cottage in Ashford high street.

There was a break-in at Mobile Cottage in Ashford last night

An 18-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of this morning.

A 13-year-old boy was also later arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods.

Both suspects remain in custody and inquiries are ongoing to identify anyone else involved in the offence.

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Mobile Cottage was pictured with the front windows of its store smashed.

Photos taken last night show the pavement outside the shop covered in glass but it is not clear if items were stolen.

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Glass outside Mobile Cottage in Ashford last night

Shelves in the window appear to be empty but debris and packaging can also be seen lying in the street.

Fragments can be seen on both sides of the site’s premises, as well as scattered across the high street near Boots and Vision Express.

The electronics outlet specialises in repairs for the likes of mobiles, tablets and laptops.

It also helps customers with virus removal on their devices, unlocking phones and water damage repair.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is urged to call police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/202571/23.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form.

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