Two women suspected of stealing a charity sweets dispenser from a taxi firm's waiting room have been arrested and charged.

The dispenser was reported stolen from Express Cabs and Couriers in Station Approach, Maidstone on September 24.

The company first became aware the Tubz vending machine was missing when a member of staff went to empty the takings and add some more sweets.

Around 10p from every pot sold goes to Starlight, a charity that helps seriously ill children enjoy play time while undergoing hospital treatment.

Samantha White, 40, of Plumpton Walk, Maidstone and Joanna Stansall, 31, of Quarry Road, Maidstone were both arrested yesterday.

They were later charged with theft and bailed to appear before Maidstone Magistrates’ Court on Thursday November 12.

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