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Singing Nutcracker Nicked in Kent Town
8 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A 5ft singing Nutcracker statue was stolen from a funeral directors.
- Two men were arrested in connection with the theft of the festive decoration.
- A man was charged with three counts of theft for separate incidents.
A festive theft has seen a 5ft singing Nutcracker statue taken from outside Luke Allum Funeral Directors in Sheerness, Kent. The Christmas decoration was reported stolen on Friday, prompting a police investigation.
Authorities apprehended two individuals in connection with the incident. Following the arrests, 39-year-old John Bain, of Invicta Road, Sheerness, has been formally charged.
Bain faces three counts of theft. Two of these charges are linked to separate incidents that occurred at a shop in Neats Court Retail Park on November 25 and December 1, indicating a pattern of alleged criminal activity.
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