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I wanted to provide an update regarding theft from motor vehicles, which members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey. Update on theft from motor vehicle crime and execution of a warrant.
This has involved several months of planning. On Thursday 30/07/2026 a police operation was conducted involving the execution of a warrant at an address in the N11 area of the ward. This was a joint operation in collaboration with other police departments.
"The search of this address during the warrant resulted in the recovery of a lockable folding knife, suspected stolen vehicle parts and accessories (some parcel shelves), electric bike batteries, mobile phones, documentation linking the suspect to shipments, and significant quantities of Codeine and Promethazine along with bottles and packaging consistent with the production and supply of "Lean". Lean or Purple Drank are terms used to describe a recreational drug, substance misuse practitioners are seeing an increased use of."
" The evidence gathered during the operation led to a male being charged and remanded for two counts of importation offences, handling stolen goods in relation to stolen vehicle property, and possession of an offensive weapon. The successful outcome demonstrated the value of sustained intelligence development, partnership working, and coordinated execution by all officers involved. "
We want to thank you all for the information you have been sending to us regarding theft of parcel shelves and other crimes.
Please continue to be vigilant. Report all crimes and suspicious activities to the police.
Many thanks.
 Having personal items stolen from your vehicle is an upsetting experience, and we are determined to find and arrest those who break the law. We will keep you updated with what we are doing to tackle this in your area, but in the meantime, please follow the below advice to help protect your belongings. 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 it’s 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. Remove all items from view by taking them with you or putting them in the boot out of sight. Thieves will look for any items on display. Things like clothes, documents or an old bag might not seem like valuables, but they could still tempt a thief. Ensure you remove all other clues there might be valuables linked to the car, such as phone chargers or sat-nav mounts. Park your vehicle in a private garage if you can. If you do not 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. | 
