A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a suspected shoplifter who stands accused of stealing meat, chocolate and detergents from Sainsbury's and Co-op stores.

Adam Lloyd, of Glyn Davies Close, Dunton Green was due before Sevenoaks Magistrate' Court yesterday to face theft and assault charges but failed to show.

It comes after a series of suspected thefts from stores in Swanley, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.

Between April 4 and April 6, various items from the shops were alleged to have been stolen in large quantities.

On Tuesday, April 20 a suspect was identified near Swanley train station and arrested.

The 25-year-old Sevenoaks man was later charged with six counts of theft and with resisting or obstructing a police constable in the execution of their duty.

He was further charged with assaulting a shop worker at a Savers store in Swanley.

Lloyd was bailed to attend a hearing at Sevenoaks Magistrates' yesterday but the court says he did not attend.

A warrant has now been issued for his arrest without bail.

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