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I wanted to provide an update regarding the theft of motor vehicles, which members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey. Motor Vehicle Crimes
I was annual leave and returned to work yesterday, therefore apologies for the long list of crimes.
We have had an increase of vehicle crimes this month as follows:-
A Ford Puma was stolen overnight on 3rd September, from Myddelton Gardens N21. It was recovered by police on 14th September from W14 area.
The wing mirrors of a vehicle were damaged on 4th September between 10am and 12.40pm whilst the vehicle was parked in Sydney Road EN2.
Two suspects were arrested in Langham Gardens N21 on 8th September when neighbours saw them attempting to remove a wing mirror off a vehicle and called police.
A vehicle was entered on 14th September between 5.30am and 5.45am in Green Dragon Lane N21, and items were stolen from inside.
A black Audi was stolen on 17th September at 12.40am from Houndsden Road N21. Two male suspects approached the property with a scanner and got signal to steal the vehicle. If anyone sees a black Audi, registration number LT24RJJ parked up anywhere or have any other information, please get in touch.
A black E-Pace Jaguar, registration number AU19NFY was also stolen on 17th September between 9.30pm and 10.30pm from The Orchard N21. If anyone sees this vehicle parked up anywhere or have any information, please get in touch.
The wing mirror of a vehicle was damaged on 20th September between 10pm and 11.55pm on The Grangeway N21.
A black BMW 5 series, registration number GC18VZB was stolen overnight between 22nd and 23rd September from Hoodcote Gardens N21. If anyone sees this vehicle parked up anywhere or have any information, please get in touch.
 We know that people can be concerned about the personal and financial impact of having their vehicle stolen, which is why we will pursue and arrest those who break the law. Please consider taking the following steps to keep your vehicle safe: Check that your vehicle is locked and secure every time you leave it. Thieves often look for easy opportunities to steal from vehicles. They will usually try the handles until they get lucky and find one that has been left unlocked. Keep your keys safe, out of view when at home and away from your front door. If you have a keyless entry vehicle, keep the key well away from the vehicle while at home and turn off wireless signals on your fob when its not being used. Consider putting the keys in a screened or signal blocking pouch, such as a Faraday Bag and check that it is still working every few months. Park your vehicle in a private garage if you can. If you don’t have access to one, try to park in a well –lit open space. Try to use public car parks that are part of the police approved Park Mark safer parking scheme. Secure your number plates with tamper resistant screws to avoid them being stolen and used by others.
If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years. |
