Burglary Alert - Highland Road

A residential burglary occurred on Highland Road on 20th May 2026, at around 01.40am. 

The burglary was committed by the suspect/s who have possible approached the property from the rear, then entered through a gate, unknown if that gate was locked /unlocked at the time, then got onto a flat roof, and damaged a window to gained entry, where jewellery and cash were taken. 

PLEASE ENSURE ALL YOUR DOORS ARE LOCKED AND SECURE, IF YOU HAVE A UPVC FRONT DOOR, JUST CLOSING THE DOOR IS NOT SECURE, THESE DOORS MUST BE DOUBLE LOCKED, PLEASE LIFT THE HANDLE AND LOCK, THIS ALSO INCLUDES ALL OUTER DOORS, EVEN MORE SO ANY SIDE GATES OR GARDEN GATES.

Did you see or hear anything suspicious? You can let us know by ringing 101 and quoting crime reference 01/7584347/26. You can also provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on Freephone 0800 555 111.

Please take care to secure your property. The attachment below provides basic crime prevention advice on how to make your home safe. You can also help build a safer street by encouraging your neighbours to sign up to Met Engage, www.metengage.co.uk  Further helpful burglary and crime prevention advice can be found by following this link https://www.met.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/

Thank you

PCSO John Usher  - Northwood & Northwood Hills Police Team