Sneak Thief Jailed And Slapped With Square Mile Ban

A sneak-thief, who targeted drinkers in a City of London bar – nicking bags containing £4,000 in personal belongings – has been jailed. 

Rostom Zenir, 24, of no fixed address, received twelve months imprisonment for six separate thefts in the Square Mile's Little Somerset Street.

Between December 12, last year and January 15 he repeatedly returned to the licenced premises, stealing property, including laptops.

Zenir was also handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), banning him from entering the Square Mile for five years.

Detective Sergeant Helen Bentley, of City of London Police, said:

“We hope that this CBO and sentence will give reassurance to people who work, live and visit the City, and also to licensed premises.

“A CBO will help us protect businesses and communities from various offences, including theft and anti-social behaviour.

“We take such offences very seriously and this is a warning that we will bring those committing crimes in the City to justice.”

Zenir could face further prison
time if he breaches the CBO.

Female Thameslink Passenger Verbally Abused

Police are hunting a train passenger, who verbally abused a woman sitting opposite with sexually-explicit language.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this image of the suspect.

Investigating officers are appealing to members of the public to assist them in identifying him.

The victim was travelling onboard a Thameslink train travelling between West Hampstead and Kentish Town just after 11.00pm on Saturday, December 14.

A male deliberately placed himself opposite the woman and began muttering to himself.

He then began shouting violent sexually abusive language towards her.

Officers would like to speak to the man in the image who they believe may have information that could help their investigation.

If anyone recognises this man or anyone who witnessed this incident asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference number 2400157407.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Pride Of E1 Banged Up For Booze Burglaries

A proud Cockney burglar, who specialises in stealing booze from the neighbouring City of London has been locked-up for sixteen months.

Scott Sadlet, 47, of Burcham Street, Poplar – who has his local E1 postcode tattooed on his face – targeted bars and pubs in the Square Mile.

He has now been slapped with a five-year ban, prohibiting him entering the City of London as a condition of his court-imposed Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

Detective Sergeant Helen Bentley, of City of London Police, said: “A banning order helps us to protect businesses and communities from various offences, including theft and anti-social behaviour.

“We take such offences very seriously and this is a warning that we will bring those committing crimes in the City to justice.”

“We hope that this sentence and CBO will give reassurance to businesses and people who visit the City, as well as act as a deterrent to others thinking of criminal activity.”

Sadler was convicted of the following:

• On 15 March 2023, Sadler broke into a licensed premises on Throgmorton Street via a fire-door and stole numerous bottles of alcohol.

• On the 24 March 2023, he entered the bar area of a licensed premises on St Michael’s Alley and stole a bottle of alcohol.

• On 24 March, he entered the basement bar area of a licensed premises at Minories and stole bottles of alcohol.

• Sadler failed to to appear at The Old Bailey on the 28 October 2024 for a case relating to a burglary offence on the 24 March 2023.

• He also failed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 25 June 2024, relating to burglary offences on 15 February 2023 and 24 March 2023.

Who Is The Hoodie? Female Passenger Molested On Jubilee Line

Transport cops are hunting this hooded suspect after a female train passenger was molested on a Jubilee Line service.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this image as part of their ongoing sexual assault investigation.

They are appealing to members of the public to assist them in identifying the unknown male.

The victim was onboard the tube train travelling between Canning Town and Finchley Road at approximately 11.30am on Wednesday, January 15.

She was standing when a man sexually assaulted her.

Officers would like to speak to the man in the images as they believe he may have information which could help with their investigation.

Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 261 of 15 January.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.