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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. Two stolen cars recovered!
On Saturday 22nd August and Sunday 24th August 2025, Officer was on ward foot on patrol on ESKMONT RIDGE SE19 when a LEXUS UX 250H in black colour came to officer’s attention. On observing the vehicle, Passenger front wing trim was pulled out while passenger seat belt fastened across. The registration it was displaying was on false plate, A Chassis check was completed on the vehicle and appeared to not match to false plate, True identity confirmed that the vehicle was stolen in July of this year.
Vehicle was recovered and taken to CHARLTON CAR POUND on forensic checks
While the BLUE LEXUS RX450H was stolen from a public car park last night and parked in COLLEGE GREEN SE19.
Pick up for the vehicle was arranged with the victim who left with his vehicle and a smile on his face!
Great outcome for the team as we reunited an owner with their vehicle.
 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, and we want to make sure you have had the chance to have your say. The consultation paper is available online, as well as a survey to let us know what you think. This closes on the 15 September. | 
