Menu
13/03/2006
Five people remanded over Kent depot robbery
Five people have been remanded in custody on charges related to the £53 million robbery at the Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent last month.
Four men and one woman were remanded until June 12 at a preliminary hearing at Maidstone Crown Court on Monday.
John Fowler, 57, from Staplehurst in Kent has been charged with conspiracy to rob, as well as the kidnapping of depot manager Colin Dixon, his wife and the couple's son and handling stolen goods.
Stuart Royle, 47, from Maidstone, Jetmir Bucpapa, 24, from Tonbridge and Lea John Rusha, 33, from Southborough, were all charged with conspiracy to rob.
Kim Shackleton, 39, from Maidstone, was charged with handling stolen goods.
The £53 million robbery took place at the Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent, on February 22. The robbery was the largest cash robbery to take place in the UK.
Police have now recovered around £20 million of the stolen cash.
(KMcA)
Four men and one woman were remanded until June 12 at a preliminary hearing at Maidstone Crown Court on Monday.
John Fowler, 57, from Staplehurst in Kent has been charged with conspiracy to rob, as well as the kidnapping of depot manager Colin Dixon, his wife and the couple's son and handling stolen goods.
Stuart Royle, 47, from Maidstone, Jetmir Bucpapa, 24, from Tonbridge and Lea John Rusha, 33, from Southborough, were all charged with conspiracy to rob.
Kim Shackleton, 39, from Maidstone, was charged with handling stolen goods.
The £53 million robbery took place at the Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent, on February 22. The robbery was the largest cash robbery to take place in the UK.
Police have now recovered around £20 million of the stolen cash.
(KMcA)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
15 March 2006
Woman arrested over Kent depot robbery
Police investigating the £53 million robbery at the Securitas depot in Kent have arrested a 27-year-old woman on suspicion of money laundering. The woman was arrested in Chatham, Kent yesterday afternoon and was later released on bail.
Woman arrested over Kent depot robbery
Police investigating the £53 million robbery at the Securitas depot in Kent have arrested a 27-year-old woman on suspicion of money laundering. The woman was arrested in Chatham, Kent yesterday afternoon and was later released on bail.
23 February 2006
£2m reward offered for £50m robbery gang
Police are hunting an armed gang that made off with around £50 million from a Kent security depot on Wednesday morning. The gang, described as "dangerous" by police, held the depot manager and his family hostage for more than six hours while the raid was being carried out.
£2m reward offered for £50m robbery gang
Police are hunting an armed gang that made off with around £50 million from a Kent security depot on Wednesday morning. The gang, described as "dangerous" by police, held the depot manager and his family hostage for more than six hours while the raid was being carried out.
10 July 2006
Nine appear in court over £53m Securitas raid
Nine people have appeared in court charged in connection with the £53 million robbery at a Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent. Six men and three women appeared at the Old Bailey via video link at the plea and case management hearing. The case has now been adjourned until October 3 and a provisional trial date has been set for April 16 next year.
Nine appear in court over £53m Securitas raid
Nine people have appeared in court charged in connection with the £53 million robbery at a Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent. Six men and three women appeared at the Old Bailey via video link at the plea and case management hearing. The case has now been adjourned until October 3 and a provisional trial date has been set for April 16 next year.
01 February 2008
Extradited Briton Charged With UK’s Biggest Cash Robbery
A British man extradited from Morocco has been charged in connection with the UK's biggest cash robbery. The suspect, who was flown from Morocco on Thursday and held overnight in custody in Maidstone, Kent, will appear at Maidstone Magistrates' Court later on undisclosed charges relating to a 53m raid on a Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent.
Extradited Briton Charged With UK’s Biggest Cash Robbery
A British man extradited from Morocco has been charged in connection with the UK's biggest cash robbery. The suspect, who was flown from Morocco on Thursday and held overnight in custody in Maidstone, Kent, will appear at Maidstone Magistrates' Court later on undisclosed charges relating to a 53m raid on a Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent.
28 January 2008
'Spy' TV Camera Aided Securitas Robbery
TV-based technology allowed both the detailed planning of a multi-million pound robbery and ultimately led to the capture and conviction of the culprits.
'Spy' TV Camera Aided Securitas Robbery
TV-based technology allowed both the detailed planning of a multi-million pound robbery and ultimately led to the capture and conviction of the culprits.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
