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How long does it take to catch a thief? Around 248 seconds if this footage is anything to go by.

Watch the dramatic police pursuit from the moment three men raided Fraser Hart jewellers in Maidstone on February 13.

First, the getaway car is boxed in after stopping at traffic lights and then one of the offenders is chased along the river before being caught by officers.

The gang responsible for the burglary was sentenced to a total of 16 years in jail at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday.

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