Police are investigating a number of thefts from lockers at Tides Leisure Centre in Deal.

The alleged offences took place on Friday and Saturday.

Cash, cards, two mobile phones and a bottle of aftershave are among the items reported to have been stolen.

Press officer Martin Very said: “We are investigating a reported theft of a mobile phone, bank card and aftershave from a locker at Tides Leisure Centre at Deal.

“It is reported the items were stolen when the locker was left insecure between 11am and 12.45pm on Saturday, February 18 2017.

“Two other thefts were reported on Friday, February 17 2017. A wallet containing cash and bank cards was stolen from an unlocked locker in the gym changing rooms between 9am and 12pm.

"Also a mobile phone was stolen from a bag in the leisure centre between 11.30am and 3pm.

“Inquiries are on-going.”

Steve Davis, managing director of Your Leisure, said: “I’m pleased to say it is very rare that something like this happens.

“We have informed the police and we will do all that we can to rectify the situation.

“We are vigilant and we have CCTV cameras where we can.

“We will be putting up posters to warn people not to leave their belongings unattended or in an unlocked locker.”

Mr Davis said anybody caught stealing or convicted of such a crime will be barred from all of Your Leisure’s centres.

Anyone who has any information can contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference ZY/006532/16.

Alternatively contact Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.