The police helicopter was deployed to help officers search for suspected thieves.

Officers were called to a street in Gillingham at 3.25am after receiving reports of two men attempting to break into vehicles.

Officers on the ground searched the area while the chopper circled above after the reported incidents in Court Lodge Road.

The men were not found and police say they are continuing with inquiries today.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to call 01634 792209 quoting crime reference number 46/220641/19.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

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