Highgate Team assisted with arrest of Wanted prolific burglar and shoplifter

Dear Highgate Residents,

Hope you are doing well,  

I would like to share some good news with you,

Highgate dedicated ward officer PC James HAMMER - BAILEY was out on patrol on Kentish Town Rd, NW5 in the late evening yesterday 02/03/2026 where he was flagged down by members of the public due to suspect shoplifting and causing disturbance. Suspect was quickly arrested for assaulting staff and further arrested for theft totalling to approximately £100. The suspect is also a Wanted prolific shoplifter and burglar in the Camden area,

kind regards,