A prolific thief has been jailed and will be banned from entering several shops in Faversham upon his release from prison.
Billy Bird, 27, of Everland Lane, Ospringe, carried out a two-week spree of thefts across Faversham and Ashford, targeting multiple stores and stealing items including alcohol and groceries.
On Tuesday 19th August 2025, Bird entered Tesco in Faversham, concealed a bottle of whiskey in his hoodie, and left without paying. That same day, he visited Sainsbury’s in Bysing Wood Road twice, stealing alcohol worth nearly £200.
Just over a week later, on 27th August, he stole groceries worth £75 from the Co-op in Hunters Avenue, Ashford, and returned later that afternoon to steal more items. That evening, he went back to Tesco in Faversham and stole alcohol valued at £212.
In the early hours of the following morning, Bird refuelled his vehicle at the Thanet Way services to the value of £80.06 and drove off without making any attempt to pay.
On 4th September, he again targeted Sainsbury’s in Faversham, stealing three bottles of vodka.
Police officers finally caught up with Bird the next day at a property in Whiting Crescent where he was found hiding under a bed and arrested.
He was charged with seven counts of theft from a shop and later pleaded guilty to all offences, including driving without a licence or insurance and trespassing on a railway line.
On 16th October 2025, Bird was sentenced to eight weeks in prison at Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court. He was also made subject to a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order prohibiting him from entering seven shops.
Sergeant Christopher Hill said ‘Bird’s repeated thefts caused disruption and loss to several businesses across Faversham and Ashford. Thanks to the swift work of our officers, he was identified, arrested, and brought before the courts.’
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