A teenager found with pliers and metal wire is thought to be behind 33 vehicle break-ins.

The 17-year-old, from Gillingham, was arrested in connection to 14 incidents this weekend and is now being linked to a further 19 crimes.

Officers from Medway’s Community Policing Team were carrying out inquiries on Sunday after 14 vehicles were broken into across the weekend.

During the incidents the vehicle’s windows were reported to have been broken before items, including horse-riding equipment and bank cards, were stolen.

One of the cards was later used at Gillingham Train Station and officers attended to review CCTV.

They identified a suspect, who was seen a short time later nearby, where he was searched and arrested. Pliers, metal wire and a distinctive face mask were seized.

A number of items reported stolen have also been recovered from an address linked to the teenager.

Officers are also connecting the suspect to 19 other thefts from vehicles which have occurred in Gillingham since March 1.

He has been released on bail until April 14 while officers carry out further inquiries.