Burglary suspect arrested and charged.

Burglary suspect arrested and charged.

Here’s an update on burglary locally.

On the afternoon of Saturday 3rd October 2026 a burglary had been reported at an address on CLITHEROW AVENUE W7. The suspect had entered the property via the rear of the address and stole items including house keys, a laptop and bank cards. Moments later the victim saw failed transactions made on her cards at nearby shops. Police were informed and obtained CCTV of the suspect who was later identified by local officers. Officers from the Emergency Response Team arrested the suspect within 24 hours of the initial call being made. Thanks to another local resident who called police reporting a suspicious package stating a male has been seen dumping a bag. This call to police led to officers attending and finding items belonging to the burglary victim. A combination of fast reporting, officers local knowledge, swift action and helpful members of the public the items were reunited with their rightful owner and suspect has been arrested for a further 2 burglaries and a theft whilst in custody.

Please continue to report suspicious activity and remain vigilant by looking out for neighbours and local residents.
If you witness a crime taking place call 999 for an immediate response and 101 for any non-emergency enquiries.

Across London, we’re now arresting more than 1,000 extra criminals every month and seeing local crimes like burglary, robbery and theft start to fall, with ‘neighbourhood crime’ down 14%.

While we will continue to pursue burglars in the area, there are steps you can do to help keep your property safe. Please go to our website to find the latest advice and guidance on keeping yourself safe and protecting your home.

You can report an incident of burglary by 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.

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