ATTEMPT THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE (ICKEHAM)

ATTEMPT THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE (ICKEHAM)

Location: Campden Road, Ickenham
Date/Time: Between 02:45 – 02:57 hrs on 23/06/2026

Police are appealing for information following an attempted theft of a motor vehicle in Ickenham during the early hours of 23 June.

Two unknown suspects gained access to a white Lexus RX parked on a driveway. The offenders caused damage by cutting a hole in the boot area to gain entry and then attempted to remove a steering wheel lock by cutting into the steering wheel itself.

The suspects were disturbed and fled the scene after the informant became aware of their presence.

CCTV at the location captured the incident; however, poor visibility due to heavy rain and storm conditions has significantly reduced image clarity, and no clear facial identification is currently available.

Key points:

Suspects targeted the steering wheel as a weak point to defeat a steering lock

Entry gained via damage to the rear/boot area

Offenders believed to be operating in pairs

Advice to residents:

Ensure vehicles are secured with additional security measures (e.g. steering clamps, immobilisers, alarms)

Park in well-lit areas where possible

Check CCTV systems are operational and positioned to maximise coverage

Report any suspicious activity immediately

Police are asking: Anyone who saw suspicious persons or vehicles in the area at the relevant time, or who may have CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage, to contact police quoting this incident number (01/7723818/26).

Call 101 or report online. In an emergency, always dial 999.

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Rich Mascarenhas
(Metropolitan Police, PCSO, WA Ickenham South Harefield)