Church Break-Ins: Suspect Wanted By Police

Police are hunting this suspected church burglar after two places of worship were broken into on the same night last summer.

Jamie O’Neill, 42, from Orpington, Kent is wanted for questioning in connection with the two the burglaries.

Both break-ins took place in two different churches on the evening of Monday, June 10 in the Orpington area.

O'Neill is described as white, 5ft 6ins tall, of medium build, with short brown hair. 

He has a two inch scar on his chin and a tattoo on his right arm.

Detective Constable Ben Briselden, from the South Area Command Unit, said: "We have carried out extensive enquiries to locate O’Neill and these are ongoing. 

“I would like to remind the public that harbouring a wanted offender is an offence.

“I would urge anyone who knows of his whereabouts to contact police so that his attempts to evade justice can be stopped. 

“I would also encourage O’Neill to hand himself in.

“He should not be approached by members of the public. 

“If you have information on his movements or whereabouts, please call police on 999 quoting CAD 3517/28OCT19"

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111 or tweet police via @MetCC.