East London Break-In: CCTV Released

Police hunting a burglar, who smashed his way into an east London home after staking out the property, have released this CCTV image of their suspect.

The CCTV images were taken from the burgled property the in a residential street in the Woodford Green area of Redbridge, on October 18, 2018.

The suspect is described as a black male, around 5ft 10in tall, with black hair and beard.

He was wearing a green jacket, white gloves with dark coloured trousers and grey shoes.

He was also carrying a rucksack.

The suspect was seen sitting opposite and observing the house before approaching the front door and ringing the doorbell.

After no reply, he climbed over the side gate and into an alley between the two residential properties, before taking out a crowbar and attempting to pry his way inside.

After failing with this method, he smashed a window and climbed inside.

Officers believe he may have been looking for keys to a vehicle parked on the front driveway as nothing was stolen during the break-in.

No one was inside the address at the time.

Detective Constable Dave Van Der Valk, investigating, said: “Understandably the occupants were left feeling unsafe in their home and are afraid that they could be the target of another intrusion.

“We hope someone will recognise the man from the images and come forward so we can find him and bring the victims peace of mind."

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or anonymously through Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Department Store Worker's 20,000 Child Porn Stash

An obsessed child porn addict, who lives with his mother, was given a prison warning today after finally admitting downloading over 20,000 sicks images and videos of young kids.

Matthew Costar, 33, also downloaded the disturbing publications: ‘The Pedophiles Handbook’ and ‘Kids and Sex Toys.’ 

The department store worker, of Elmcroft Road, Orpington pleaded guilty to three counts of making a total of 22,211 images; possessing the two manuals and distributing indecent images.

Judge Adam Hiddleston bailed first-time offender Costar to return for sentencing on July 19, announcing: “This is a case where the defendant must be prepared for an immediate custodial sentence. There can be no doubt about that.

“The sheer quantity of Category A material means that is inevitable.”

The judge adjourned the case for Costar, who has digestive condition Crohn’s disease, to attend important hospital appointments.

“There are medical matters I am assured are of importance that will only come clear after the scan and there are other physical matters,” he announced.

Turning to Costar Judge Hiddleston told him: “You must understand this is a case of such seriousness a custodial sentence will follow.

“It is inevitable and you must be prepared.” 

Suspect Sought After Ilford Pub Brawl

Police are hunting this suspected pub brawler after a peacemaker was knocked unconscious and suffered brain damage in the early hours.

Officers were called to High Road, Ilford, east London at 5.15pm on Friday, February 23 after reports of a fight outside the General Havelock Pub.

A 27-year-old man was found suffering from serious head injuries.

He was taken to an east London hospital where he remained for treatment for some time.

He has now been discharged, but has life changing injuries, with a permanent scar on his head and ongoing medical treatment for memory loss.

Enquiries established that a fight took place following an altercation between two groups of men outside the pub.

The victim was trying to stop the fight escalating when he was struck to the head and knocked unconscious.

Detectives are keen to trace the man whose image they have released today as part of their investigation.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is requested to call police on 101 quoting CRIS 4403988/19 or Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.

Xmas Club Organiser Wanted For Giving Himself £24,000 Festive Gift

A Christmas Savings Club organiser, suspected of nicking £23,000 from his friends, is still on the run.

Police in Islington have released this image of Paul Bridges, 54, who is wanted on suspicion of theft.

Bridges ran a Christmas savings club for more than 50 people.

Between November, 2016 and November, 2017 Bridges collected weekly payment from the members who expected to be paid out before the festive period.

Bridges never paid out the money and admitted spending it.

He has evaded police and his friends since.

Bridges is described as white, around 5ft 10ins tall, with salt and pepper hair, large build, often with a red face and wears dark rimmed glasses.

He has links to North East London.

Detective Constable Darren Burt, from North Central CID, said: “The money saved by those involved in the club was hard earned and many of the victims are retired, leaving them stretched and at a huge loss.

“If you know where Bridges could be please do get in touch.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101.

To remain 100% anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Wanted In London And Essex: Thomas Reilly

Police are hunting a man wanted for multiple domestic abuse offences committed in London and Essex.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police's Offender Management team in Romford have released these image of Thomas Reilly, 29.

He is wanted in connection with making threats to kill, two counts of criminal damage, two counts of being in breach of a court order and two counts of common assault.

He is also wanted for racially aggravated assault.

He is described as a white male with short dark brown hair and brown eyes.

He is six foot tall and has an Irish accent.

He also has the letter ‘M’ tattooed on his lower left arm.

Reilly frequents Brentwood in Essex and Romford and Dagenham in London.

Police Constable Dave Whaley said: “If anyone is aware of Reilly’s whereabouts, I would urge you to call police at the earliest convenience.

“I’m sure that someone seeing his picture will recognise him – if this is you please contact the police.”

Anyone who knows of his whereabouts is asked to call police on 999.

Members of the public are advised not to approach him if seen.

Alternatively, email David.Whaley@met.police.uk or AbdulMojeed.Egbeyemi@met.police.uk.

You can also tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Bus Perv Hunted For Molesting 16 Year-Old Girl

Detectives have released this CCTV image of a man they wish to trace after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted on a bus in Wandsworth.

At around 3.25pm on Wednesday, January 2, the 16-year-old victim was travelling on the top deck of a route 270 bus, travelling from Wandsworth Park towards Wandsworth.

She sat on the right hand side of the bus, listening to music on her headphones.

She noticed the suspect as he came up the stairs and he turned his head and then opened his mouth and licked his lips in a suggestive manner.

She was intimidated by these actions and tried to ignore him. He moved closer to her and continued to stare at her.

The suspect then sat in front of the victim and turned to face her, leaning over the back of his seat. 

He then sexually assaulted her.

The victim became very upset and shouted for him to stop touching her.

Another passenger intervened.

She ran down the stairs and was comforted by another passenger who also called the police.

The driver stopped the bus and the suspect ran away in the direction of Wandsworth Plain.

The suspect is described as a black man, aged between 35 and 43-years-old, about 5ft 10ins tall with a bald head and had a large gap between his front teeth.

He spoke with an American accent and wore a sleeveless red puffa vest and hat.

Anyone with information should contact Leanne Bridgeman via 101, quoting CAD 4083/02Jan19. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

You can also Tweet information to police @MetCC.

Speeding Driver Killed Cabbie After Booze And Drugs Cocktail

A speeding motorist, who killed a mini-cab driver in a 76mph crash after a drink and drug session, has been caged for six years.

Jaskaren Dayal, 47, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving when speeding in the 30mph zone.

Wood Green Crown Court heard in the early hours of Saturday January 6, last year, Dayal had been drinking at a friend’s house when he decided to go to an off licence in Kensal Rise.

Dayal visited the off licence and withdrew cash before driving his Mercedes E220 along Chamberlayne Road, Harlesden.

Witnesses saw him driving at excess speed just before he collided with a Mercedes C180 driven by 55 year-old Anwar Ali.

Mr. Ali was driving his vehicle for his work as a mini cab driver and was attempting to turn right from onto Chamberlayne Road.

He was stationary, waiting for another vehicle to pass, when he was hit by Dayal.

Mr. Ali, from Stoke Newington, was treated by paramedics but died at the scene as a result of the injuries he suffered.

Dayal was arrested at the scene and was found to be over the drink drive and drug drive limit.

Dayal was taken to hospital for treatment to a leg injury before going into custody.

Dayal was also disqualified from driving for eight years and will required to sit an extended retest upon release before his licence is returned.

Detective Constable Rob Simpson, of the Metropolitan Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was an awful incident in which the actions of an irresponsible man resulted in the death of an innocent man going about his work.

“There was simply no justification for the way Dayal was driving, as a result, it meant that the victim, Mr. Anwar Ali, did not stand a chance.

“Dayal will quite rightly spend a significant amount of time now in prison, but this will be of little comfort to Mr. Anwar’s family, who continue to grieve for his untimely loss.”

Serial Internet Dater Swindled Women Out Of Hundreds Of Thousands Of Pounds

A heartless fraudster, who wined and dined six women he met online during an £639,0000 swindle, has been locked-up.

Keyur Vyas, 32, of East Ferry Road, Tower Hamlets, east London received six years and one month imprisonment when sentenced at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court.

An investigation into Vyas's activities was launched in October 2014.

He befriend women online with the pretence of building a relationship with them.

He wined and dined them and would trick them into believing he was an affluent man working in finance.

Vyas exploited cultural commonalities such as religion and his wish to start a family.

Once he gained their trust Vyas would encourage them to invest in various business ventures for a large return.

However, the ventures didn’t exist and he was gambling the money away.

He even continued to put pressure and was abusive to the victims to continue to invest more money in order to get their investment back.

He used fear tactics and stated that if they went to the police they would lose all their money.

Vyas pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud by false representation and two other charges will lie on file.

Detective Constable Andy Chapman, of the Central Specialist Command, said: “Vyas used a tried and tested technique to commit fraud.

“He used the trust he had gained to get them to invest in non-existent companies.

“He went as far as having fake contracts drawn up with outlandish conditions, but essentially he used the relationship to get their money”.

“Vyas was selfish and cruel in his actions by emotionally involving the victims and conning them out of a combined loss of approximately £639,133.00.

“Unfortunately we see cases like this fairly often and my advice to anyone in an online relationship whatever the nature is never to send personal details or money to someone who you have never met in person.”

Heartless Church Burglars Steal Precious Christian Religious Artefacts

1595 Silver Chalice

Police are renewing appeals for information regarding several burglaries at a church in Chingford that included the theft of a historical and valuable silver chalice.

All Saints Church on Old Church Road has been burgled twice in a short period of time; the first on November 14, 2018 and the second on November 22.

Though nothing was stolen during the first burglary, there was damage to a window and doors totalling around £500.

On the second occasion, the suspect(s) made off with a safe containing thousands of pounds worth of church property.

Among the items taken, the church are very keen to recover one of their most prized possessions, a newly restored silver chalice – made in 1595 - which has extreme sentimental and historic value.

In total, six items of significant value were stolen from All Saints Church. Some of the property is believed to be more than 1,000 years old, with one item having distinct inscriptions and detailing.

Ciborium

Officers are looking for any information that the public may have on any of the missing objects.

Due to the unique features and significant age, it might be possible that someone has seen the silver chalice on social selling, web pages.

PC Nicole Garcia, who is investigating the burglary, said: “Since the first public appeal in February, we are sadly no closer to apprehending those responsible.

“These items hold significant spiritual and emotional value to the church and its community, who need them back.

“We once more appeal to anyone who may have witnessed when either of the burglaries occurred or have seen any items belonging to the church, to come forward and help our investigation.

“We need any information that can help return the missing items to their owners.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or anonymously by Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Suspected Burglar Wanted

A suspected burglar is wanted by police investigating five break-ins around south London.

Adrian Campbell, 45, is suspected of being responsible for the burglaries committed between February 7 and March 31.

They occurred in the boroughs of Wandsworth, Southwark and Lambeth.

He was last known to be living in Brixton and has connections to Walthamstow, east London.

Campbell is described as a black man and around 5ft 10ins in height.

He has three gold teeth and small scars on the centre of his forehead and on the bridge of his nose.

Anyone who knows his whereabouts is asked to call detectives at Walworth police station via 101 quoting reference 3842/31 March.