Thieves have stolen computer tablets worth nearly £100,000 from a trailer in Hernhill.

The 320 white Archos 10.1 XS 16gb computer tablets, worth £299 each, were stolen on Tuesday when the trailer was parked off Plum Pudding Lane between 7.30pm and 10.10pm.

The trailer was part of a heavy goods vehicle.

Detective Sergeant Paul Fewtrell said: “We want to hear from anybody who might have witnessed the theft, or has information regarding the theft or the whereabouts of the stolen tablets.

"We would also like to speak to anyone who has been offered one of these computers at a knock-down price since 22 January."

Anybody with any information is asked to call 101, quoting crime reference XY/002453/13, or to contact Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.