A man suspected of stealing from a BMW has been arrested after a laptop and headphones were seized.

At around 9.15pm on Monday (October 30), police were making checks in Crescent Road Car Park, Tunbridge Wells, when they saw a man allegedly stealing items from the boot of a car.

The suspect attempted to run but was arrested nearby and taken into custody.

A shopping trolley was seized which contained a number of suspected stolen items including a laptop and headphones.

Officers are continuing to make enquiries and the 25-year-old suspect is on bail with conditions to return to a police station on Monday, January 29.

Insp Ian Jones, of the Tunbridge Wells Community Safety unit, said: “Whilst our officers carry out regular patrols in the town centre, including the car parks, it is important that motorists also remain vigilant to thieves.

“There are several steps which can be taken to help prevent items being stolen from your vehicle.

“Check they are locked securely and that remote locking with a car key has worked.

“Where possible, remove all valuables from vehicles and any other items which may be attractive to thieves.

“We also recommend having valuables security marked, so it makes them harder to sell on if they are stolen.”