Burglary - The Drive - Neighbourhood Alert

Burglary - The Drive

We would like to make residents aware of a burglary that occurred on The Drive, Ickenham on 29 September at approximately 1:14pm.

Three suspects exited a black hatchback vehicle and quickly moved from the roadway through the driveway towards the front door of the property, where they attempted to gain entry. CCTV footage shows a fourth suspect, who remained in the driver's seat, moving the vehicle after the other suspects had exited.

The suspects then proceeded to force entry by kicking the front door and using a crowbar, gaining access to the property.

Suspect Descriptions

Suspect 1: Light blue jeans, red jacket, white mask, white/grey cap, red gloves, carrying a crowbar.

Suspect 2: Blue tracksuit, cap, black face mask, black backpack.

Suspect 3: Grey jacket with hood up, blue jeans, white shoes, black face mask and black gloves.

Suspect 4: Driver of the black hatchback vehicle. No further description available at this time.

Did You See Anything?

Were you in the area of The Drive, Ickenham around 1:14pm on 29 September? Do you have any CCTV, doorbell camera, dashcam footage, or did you witness anything suspicious?

Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could assist the investigation. Please contact police via 101 quoting the crime reference number 01/8126802/26, or report information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Crime Prevention Advice

To help protect your home from burglary:

Ensure all doors and windows are locked, even when you are at home.

Consider upgrading to anti-snap door locks and reinforced door hardware.

Install and maintain visible CCTV and video doorbells.

Use exterior security lighting with motion sensors.

Keep valuable items out of sight from windows.

Mark and register valuables on the Immobilise property database.

Ask trusted neighbours to keep an eye on your property when you are away.

Report any suspicious behaviour, vehicles, or individuals in your neighbourhood promptly.

We thank the community for its continued vigilance and support in helping to keep Ickenham safe.

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