Kent Police are asking the public to call 999 if they spot Gary Franklin, who is wanted, according to Kent Police, for failing to appear at court and has links to Snodland, as confirmed by the force.
A Name the Public Needs to Know
If you live in or around Snodland, Kent Police need a word. According to Kent Police, Gary Franklin has been added to the force’s Most Wanted list after failing to appear at court — and officers have confirmed he has connections to the town.
Simple appeal. But local knowledge could crack it.
What Kent Police Have Said
According to Kent Police, Franklin is wanted for failing to appear at court. The force published the appeal as part of its standard process for tracking down people with outstanding court obligations — the kind of thing that happens more often than you’d think.
When someone fails to appear at court, the legal process is halted — and that matters for victims waiting on a result, for witnesses who have already given their time, and for a legal system that only works if defendants actually show up.
Kent Police want anyone who spots Franklin to call 999 and quote reference number 46/12563/24. That number matters. It routes your call straight to the active tracing case rather than into the general pile.
Why Snodland Residents Matter Here
Kent Police have confirmed Franklin has links to Snodland, the town sitting on the River Medway between Maidstone and Rochester. And that’s why residents there are better placed than anyone to help. Whether you’re on the high street, cutting through the retail park car park, or just getting on with your day — you might be the person who clocks him before any officer does.
These appeals work because of exactly that. Faces mean something in a town that size.
How to Report a Sighting
Kent Police have kept the reporting options straightforward. See Gary Franklin? Call 999 and quote reference 46/12563/24. If you’d rather not give your name, Crimestoppers takes anonymous information around the clock — no names, no fuss.
Kent Police’s published appeal does not flag an immediate risk to the public, though officers are clear: do not approach him yourself. Just report it, and let them do the rest.
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Key Takeaways
- According to Kent Police, Gary Franklin has been added to the force’s Most Wanted list for failing to appear at court
- Kent Police have confirmed he has known links to Snodland in Kent, making local residents well placed to assist
- Anyone who sees him should call 999 and quote reference number 46/12563/24, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously
What This Means for Kent Residents
If you’re in Snodland or the surrounding area and you recognise Gary Franklin, Kent Police want to hear from you. Call 999 and quote reference 46/12563/24 — that number gets your information to the right team without delay. Prefer to stay anonymous? Crimestoppers runs a confidential service and it’s available any time of day or night. Kent Police’s published appeal does not identify an immediate public safety concern in relation to this case, but a quick call from the right local resident could be all it takes to bring Franklin before the court.