Elmdon Crime Updates 17/10/26-25/10/26

Elmdon Crime Updates 17/10/26-25/10/26

Good Morning Elmdon Residents,

Please find below the update for the local LEOS NHT for the past set along with Elmdon Ward neighbourhood crimes.

Elmdon Neighbourhood Crimes:

In the early hours of 21/10/26, there was a business burglary along LODE LANE where the offenders have gained entry through the back door and stolen an amount of property. The investigation to identify these offenders is ongoing.

In the late morning of 20/10/26, there was an interference with a motor vehicle offence on MEREVALE ROAD where an unknown offender has gained access to a TESLA by unknown means and left empty handed following a search of the vehicle. CCTV enquiries have been conducted and not been able to identify the offender.

In the early hours of 25/10/26, there was a residential burglary on CHETLAND CROFT where unknown offenders have smashed the glass on the rear patio door and stolen items from within the house. This investigation is ongoing.

In the early hours of the 20/10/26, there was a vehicle interference offence along SPRINGFIELD CRESCENT where an unknown offender has approached a LEXUS and attempted to open the car door handle but fortunately been unsuccessful. CCTV enquiries have been conducted and not been able to identify the offender.

In the early hours of the 20/10/26, there was a theft from motor vehicle offence along SPRINGFIELD CRESCENT where an unknown offender has gained access to a parked KIA and stolen property from inside it. CCTV enquiries have been conducted and not been able to identify the offender.

I would like to thank the local residents of SPRINGFIELD CRESCENT who helped me with CCTV enquiries earlier this week following three vehicle related offences on this street. It is great to see residents coming together and helping each other out when it matters the most. I have personally made sure we have increased our patrols in this area to try and put a stop to these crimes.

In the morning of 20/10/26, unknown offenders have stolen a BMW parked on TAIT CROFT by unknown means and escaped with the vehicle. This investigation is ongoing.

In the early hours of 23/10/26, there a theft of motor vehicle offence on GREENLAND RISE where unknown offenders have stolen a secured NISSAN JUKE and escaped. This investigation is ongoing.

Crime Prevention Advice:

Following the recent vehicle crimes within Elmdon, please see some crime prevention advice below including ensuring your vehicles are locked and secured and installing CCTV cameras. Please also consider using trackers which can be hidden within your vehicle. Lets make it as difficult as possible for these people to steal what does not belong to them!

Be aware! ⏳ Don't leave your car vulnerable to thieves.

Every time you pop out, it's important to take your keys with you and lock your car. 🔐

Learn how to protect your car from theft ➡️ Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | West Midlands Police

Only turned your back for a minute to chat to a friend? ⌚️

Thieves will take the opportunity to steal your vehicle, especially if it's unlocked with the door open.

Protect your car from theft ➡️ Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | West Midlands Police

There are quick ways to protect you and your vehicle:

🔑 Take your keys out the ignition

🔒 Lock your car and check the handle

📍Share your location with trusted people

Protect your car from theft ➡️ Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | West Midlands Police

Good News:

The team took part in Operation Advance in Solihull this past week. Joining a range of specialist teams and local officers in a crackdown on everything from anti-social behaviour to trading standards. Our team joined an enforcement warrant on two businesses simultaneously believed to be selling illegal goods in the local area. A number of illegal items were seized.

Afterwards, our team were on proactive patrols in our area responding to the most recent intelligence provided to us by residents and dealing with incoming incidents.

Some great proactive work this past week and weekend with three stolen cars recovered and two suspects in cuffs following a foot chase. Officers were on patrol when we came across the vehicles with the suspects inside. With the help of our response team colleagues, we were able to get hands on with the suspected car thieves. The investigation is underway with multiple lines of ongoing enquires to allow us to make follow up arrests and charge the suspects. A further vehicle was seized which was used in crime, and this is now off the road and out of the hands of criminals.

I hope you all have a great start to next week and we will update you again at the end of next set.

Regards,

Dan