Five Croydon men have been charged in relation to seven burglaries in north Kent.
They have also been charged with a further 24 counts of conspiring to commit burglaries across homes and businesses in Croydon, Orpington and Bromley.
The five men were arrested on October 31.
Anthony Patton, 30 of Queen Elizabeth’s Drive, Luke Ballard, 20 of King Henry’s Drive, Ashley Davey, 27 of Broadcombe, Ricky Parrat, 24 of Leigh Crescent, Kenny Davey, 24 of no fixed address were arrested following a joint Met and Kent Police investigation.
They have all been charged with conspiracy to commit burglary at a home in Leander Drive, Gravesend, on May 6.
Conspiracy to commit burglary at a petrol station in Seal Road, Sevenoaks, on August 15.
Conspiracy to commit burglary at a newsagent in Hever Road, West Kingsdown, on August 17.
Conspiracy to commit burglary at a petrol station in St John’s Hill, Sevenoaks and another petrol station in London Road, Westerham, on August 18.
Conspiracy to commit burglary at a shop in High Street, Sevenoaks, on September 5 and another shop in Hever Road, West Kingsdown, on September 5.
All of the men have been remanded in custody and will appear at Croydon Crown Court on November 30.
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