A man allegedly stole £4,200 of toiletries from nine shops in Kent.

Robert Thompson is alleged to have stolen a large number of items from stores between April and August.

He is accused of entering four businesses in Maidstone, two in Chatham and stores in Sittingbourne, Tonbridge and Whitstable.

He allegedly stole items worth a combined total of more than £4,200, including toothbrush heads, men’s razors and medication.

The 44-year-old, of no fixed address, was arrested on suspicion of the offences on Wednesday and charged with all nine offences the next day.

He was remanded in custody, and was due to appear in court today.

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