A suspected burglar thought to have stolen designer items including an expensive Rolex watch is due in court.

Keiran Wade, 39, is charged with burgling a house in Waverley Road, Margate, last Wednesday.

The following day, police received reports of shop staff in the town being approached by people trying to sell a Rolex watch.

Two men were arrested and stolen items including a watch, two handbags and sunglasses were recovered by officers.

A 22-year old man from Ramsgate was released on bail until December 16, while Keiran Wade, of Alma Road, Ramsgate was charged with burgling a property.

He appeared at Canterbury Magistrates’ Court on Saturday where he was remanded.

The case will next be heard at crown court in December.

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