Residents of Tunbridge Wells really ARE disgusted – after thieves steal milk from doorsteps

The residents of affluent Tunbridge Wells really are disgusted after being plagued by thieves stealing milk from their doorsteps.

Crooks have struck about 50 times in the past fortnight, pinching milk, eggs and yoghurt left by milkmen in eight streets in Kent’s royal spa town.

Delivery company bosses say the thieves appear to be ‘organised’ and they are targeting homes with the largest orders. 

The criminals strike early in the morning, loading produce from doorsteps into a van before speeding off.

Police are now investigating thefts in the area – where homes sell for up to £1million – with one customer reporting they had been preyed on four times.

Humphrey White, owner of County Dairies, said his milkmen are having to play ‘cat and mouse’ with the crooks by changing delivery times and ensuring customers take in orders straight away. 

‘We have people who are isolating and they genuinely need the services,’ he added.