Moment con man thought he was getting out of prison before being arrested at the gate

Milo Pope | Live News reporter Published July 14, 2026 6:16pm Updated July 14, 2026 6:17pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A con man was arrested just moments after leaving prison for stealing nearly £15,000 from a pensioner. Amos Smith, 47, from Gillingham, used a false name when carrying out ground clearance at the victim’s home in Twydall from May until June last year. Initially, Smith had charged the homeowner, who was in his 70s, £11,000 for the work, which included removing trees and rubbish. However, a month after the job had been completed, Smith went to the victim’s address to say that he owed more money. The 47-year-old told the man to walk with him to a local shop to withdraw cash on five separate day