Appeal for Witnesses: Daytime Burglary in Our Community

A local resident recently reached out on Nextdoor following a distressing incident in our community. On Wednesday 19th August at around 12:30 pm, a flat was burgled by two men posing as electricians.

Personal items were taken, and the victim is appealing to the neighbourhood for any information or CCTV footage that might help identify those involved.

Details of the Incident

• Date & Time: Wednesday, 19th August at 12:30 pm

• Suspect Descriptions: Two men dressed in dark clothing, masquerading as tradesmen.

• Key Distinguishing Feature: One suspect captured on a doorbell camera entering the block is described as 5ft 6in to 5ft 8in, slim build (around 10–11 stone), with a visible bite mark or scar on the left side of his face.

How You Can Help

• Check Security Footage: If you live nearby, please review your doorbell cameras, home CCTV, or dashcam footage from around 12:30 pm on Wednesday 19th August for anyone matching this description.

• Report Information: If you recognize the man described or saw anyone acting suspiciously around the block at that time, please report it to the police via 101 or submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.

Crime impacts the whole neighbourhood, and sharing relevant footage or information can make a significant difference in helping the victim recover lost items and ensuring our streets stay safe. Please keep an eye out and share this appeal with nearby residents.

Source: Nextdoor 

APPEAL FOR WITNESSES/CCTV FOOTAGE: Hit-and-Run in Welling

We are urgently appealing for any witnesses or CCTV/dashcam footage following a serious hit-and-run incident that severely damaged our parked car, a dark blue Mazda CX-5, registration DX73 GZS, on Montrose Avenue, Welling, last night (Saturday 25th October 2025).

The collision occurred at approximately 23:20 (11:20 PM). The vehicle that crashed into our car and failed to stop is believed to be a white Ford C-Max.

The other driver drove off, and the impact caused significant front-end damage to our vehicle (see attached photo).

 We are looking for:

* Any CCTV or doorbell camera footage that covers Montrose Avenue, Welling, or surrounding roads, around the time of the incident (circa 23:20 on 25/10/2025).
* Witnesses who saw the incident or saw a damaged white Ford C-Max leaving the area.
* Anyone with information about the white Ford C-Max's number plate (VRM), even if it is only a partial registration, any distinguishing marks, or logos.

It is suspected the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol, given the nature of the crash and failure to stop.

If you have any information, please contact the police on 101 (non-emergency number) and quote the crime reference number 209-6449-25-0101-VERY. It was reported to them online on 26 October 2025, 00:17. Or via Crimestoppers or on 0800 555 1111

Any detail, no matter how small, could be crucial. Thank you for your help.

Appeal for Information: Burglary on Woodside Lane, Bexley

In the early hours of Wednesday, September 10th, a family's home on Woodside Lane, DA5 1JL, was broken into while they were sleeping.

A man gained entry to the home by forcing the back door. He stole a set of car keys before returning to take the family’s car.

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Key Details & Times

• 1:30 am: A man arrived on Woodside Lane in a dark-coloured BMW convertible/soft top.

• 1:50 am: He left in the same BMW.

• 2:25 am: He returned on foot to take the car.

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Description of the Suspect

The suspect is described as a white male, wearing all black clothing, including black trainers, a black cap, and a black scarf pulled up over his nose. He had a distinctive fluorescent strip on his upper arm that reflected light.

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How You Can Help

The suspect was seen walking onto other properties, so there's a strong chance he was caught on camera. If you live in the Bexley, Bexleyheath, or surrounding areas, please check your smart doorbell and CCTV footage from the early hours of Wednesday, September 10th.

We're looking for:

• A black or dark-coloured BMW between 1 am and 2 am.

• A man walking between 1:50 am and 2:30 am in the direction of Woodside Lane.

Even a small detail could be crucial. The crime reference number for this incident is 01/7954741/25. Blendon & Penhill SNT, Email. Or anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

If you find anything at all, you can contact the family directly via phone or WhatsApp at 07466 208 175.

Thank you for your help. Please share this with any local community groups you are a part of.

Source: Nextdoor 

Appeal for Stolen Blue Jaguar Car from West Heath - update*

A Blue Jaguar car was stolen from a driveway on Pembury Road, DA7 5NB on Friday 15th September between 3:45-4:15pm. The car is a blue Jaguar Model F-PA with the registration number LX69 NMU, year 2019.

The owner is requesting all residents in the area to check their CCTV footage or any other surveillance devices that they may have installed, especially if you live in the vicinity of Pembury Road. Any information, no matter how small, could be vital in recovering the stolen car.

If you have seen this car or have any information regarding its whereabouts, please contact the owner directly or report it to West Heath Police on 101 or 020 8721 2885. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 1111.

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.

Source: Nextdoor

Stolen Blue Jaguar Car from West Heath - click image to view enlarged

*The owner has informed us that their car was found by the police on November 2nd.

Appeal for Kia Sorrento stolen from outside house

Our Kia Sorrento (FX69VGC), a 2019 model, was stolen from outside our house in Durham Road, Sidcup, on Tuesday 26 September 2023, at approximately 20:45pm. We had only had the car for two weeks.

The car was taken using a new technique called CAN bus injection, which involves hacking the car's computer from outside and opening and starting it. Korean cars are particularly vulnerable to this method.

We are asking for your help in finding our car. If you see it, please contact the police immediately at sidcup.snt@met.police.uk, or 07464492489.

We are also urging other Kia owners to take steps to protect their cars from theft. This includes installing a ghost immobiliser, steering wheel lock, tracker, and CCTV if possible.

Here are some additional tips to help prevent CAN bus injection attacks:

• Keep your vehicle's software up to date.
• Be careful about what devices you plug into your vehicle's OBD-II port.
• Be aware of the risks of using aftermarket devices, such as remote start systems.

Thank you for your help.

Person 1: Black top/hoods up, black/dark bottoms Person 2: Black/dark top hoods up, jeans top hoods up

Vehicle:

• Colour: Grey/graphite
• Reg. No.: FX69VGC
• Make: Kia
• Model: Sorrento
• Year: 2019

Please share this appeal with your friends and family.

Source: Nextdoor

🚨🚨 URGENT APPEAL: STOLEN CAR IN WEST HEATH AREA 🚨🚨

This is an urgent appeal regarding a stolen car in the West Heath area. A White Jaguar F space with license plate BJ21LNE, year 2021, was stolen between 03:00 AM and 04:00 AM on the 8th of June 2023 from Axminster Crescent, Welling, DA16 1EU.

We kindly request all residents in the area to check their CCTV footage or any other surveillance devices that they may have installed, especially if you live in the vicinity of Axminster Crescent. Your assistance in reviewing any relevant footage could be crucial in locating the stolen vehicle.

If you have seen this car or have any information regarding its whereabouts, we urge you to come forward and report it immediately to either the owner or West Heath Police on 101, or you can contact them directly at 020 8721 2885. Additionally, you can reach out via email at westheath.snt@met.police.uk. Any piece of information, no matter how small, could be vital in recovering the stolen car.

Alternatively, if you prefer to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 1111. Your anonymity will be protected, and your information could still make a significant difference in solving this case.

We deeply appreciate your cooperation and assistance in this matter. Together, we can help ensure the safe return of the stolen vehicle and bring the culprits to justice. Please spread the word among your neighbours, friends, and acquaintances to maximise the chances of finding the stolen car.

Thank you for your vigilance and support.

Stay safe.

Source: Nextdoor (11 June 2023)

Crime alert: Suspects caught on camera stealing lead from building site

Does anyone recognise these guys?

(click each image to view enlarged)

They were caught on a Ring doorbell allegedly stealing lead from a building site on May 18, 2023 at 6:30 AM on Broom Mead DA6 7NY.

If you recognise these men, please contact the police immediately. Their actions appear to be a crime and they need to be brought to justice.

We kindly request all residents in the area to check their CCTV footage or any other surveillance devices that they may have installed, especially if you live in the vicinity of Broom Mead DA6 7NY. If you have seen them or have any information about this crime, we urge you to come forward and report it to either Bexleyheath Police on 101, or 020 8721 2021. You can also contact them via email at bexleyheath.snt@met.police.uk. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 1111.

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this matter.

Source: Nextdoor (24 May 2023)

Urgent Appeal: Black BMW X3 Stolen from Hall Place Area - Please Report to Police if Seen

This is  an urgent appeal regarding a stolen car in the Hall Place area. A black BMW X3, with car registration LV72 UGH, was stolen between 2.30AM and 03.50AM on the 11th of May 2023.

We kindly request all residents in the area to check their CCTV footage or any other surveillance devices that they may have installed, especially if you live in the vicinity of Hall Place. If you have seen this car or have any information regarding its whereabouts, we urge you to come forward and report it to either the owner or Crayford Police on 101, or 020 8721 2584. You can also contact them via email at crayford.snt@met.police.uk. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 1111.

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this matter.

For further information, Ask the Police.

Source: Nextdoor (11 May 2023)

URGENT APPEAL: Black BMW X1 Stolen on Mill Place, Crayford - Help Needed

We are reaching out to you today with a urgent an important appeal. Our car was stolen on Mill Place, Crayford, DA1 4NJ on Saturday 29 April 2023 around 3am this morning. It is a black BMW X1, year 2016 with a licence plate GK16 CHC. We are devastated by this incident and urgently seeking any information that could help us recover our stolen car.

Stolen black BMW in Crayford

We kindly request all residents in the area to check their CCTV footage or any other surveillance devices that they may have installed, especially if you live in the vicinity of Mill Place. If you have any information or have seen or heard anything suspicious, we urge you to come forward and report it to either the owner or Crayford Police on 101, or 020 8721 2584, or via email at crayford.snt@met.police.uk. Alternatively, you can call them above or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 1111.

We appreciate your cooperation and assistance in this matter.

For further information, Ask the Police.

Source: Nextdoor (29 Apr 2023)

Appeal for Stolen Silver Land Rover Discovery SUV

The owner is appealing for your help in locating a stolen Land Rover Discovery SUV with the registration J16 KMY. The vehicle was stolen from a driveway on Shrewsbury Lane, Shooters Hill, SE18 3JW, between 9pm-5am on 28 Apr 2023.

Despite taking necessary precautions, including a steering wheel lock and keeping the keys in a pouch, the car was stolen. The Land Rover Discovery SUV is silver as shown.

Stolen - J16 KMY

The resident posted the theft on Nextdoor.

The police have been informed, and the car is equipped with a tracking system, so there is a chance it might still be in the area. The owner urges anyone who has seen the vehicle or has any information about its whereabouts to contact the police immediately, quoting the reference number CRIS 20230428026469.

The owner is appealing to residents to check their CCTV footage or report any suspicious activity related to this incident. They can also contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 1111. 

Further information can be obtained by contacting Ask the Police.

URGENT ALERT: Stolen Van and tools - Please Help Us Find Them

A white Ford Transit Tipper van with the registration CP08DUV and year of manufacture 2008 was stolen from Montrose Avenue, Welling today, 25th April 2023 at 1pm.

The theft occurred while the owner, who is a contractor, was working on a resident's property. The van contained essential tools, a sat nav, and mobiles, which are crucial for the owner's livelihood. This unfortunate incident has caused significant distress to the owner.

What you can do to help

• Check your CCTV footage for any suspicious activity or if you have seen or heard anything related to this incident.
• Contact the owner or East Wickham Police on 101 or 020 8721 2025. You can also reach out via email at eastwickham.snt@met.police.uk.
• Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 1111 to provide any anonymous information.

Together, we can make a difference

By working together, we can help to keep our community safe. If you have any information about this incident, please come forward and help us to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Thank you for your cooperation.

For further information, Ask the Police.

The van looks similar to the picture below:

URGENT ALERT: Stolen Car and Kids' Seats - Please Help Us Find Them

Our car was stolen early this morning on Sunday 23 April 2023 at 12.30 am from Stevedale Road DA16 1ND. The car is a grey Hyundai Santa Fe Premium SE with registration number GD68YAJ, year 2018. We appeal to anyone who might have seen the vehicle or has any information that can lead to its recovery to come forward and contact us immediately.

Stolen grey Hyundai in Welling

It's not only the car that was stolen, but also the kids' seats, which are of great sentimental value to us. We suspect that the thieves may have parked the car nearby to see if trackers were fitted, so please keep an eye out in your area. Both keys were in working Faraday pouches, but they still managed to steal it.

We are asking for the public's assistance in locating our vehicle. If anyone has any CCTV footage or doorbell cam that caught something on or near Stevedale Road on Sunday 23 April 2023 at 12.30 am, please let us know. Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Please contact us ASAP if you see the car or have any information about its whereabouts. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

This is an appeal to residents to check your CCTV footage or If you think you may have seen or heard anything suspicious, or have any information related to this incident then please contact the owner or East Wickham Police on 101, or 020 8721 2025, or via email at eastwickham.snt@met.police.uk alternatively you can call them above or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 1111.

For further information, Ask the Police.

Source: Nextdoor (23 Apr 2023)

British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses to three separate incidents in Eltham

Do you recognise this man on a Train?

@MPSElthamSouth https://tinyurl.com/28efb3wv

1. Sexual assault on a train

Officers are investigating a sexual assault on-board a train between Dartford and New Eltham.

At just after 2pm on Tuesday 4 April, as the service approached New Eltham station, a man travelling with a group urinated in the train’s carriage. He then threw a seat cushion at another passenger.

A woman boarded the same service at New Eltham station and the man approached her before making an inappropriate comment and sexually assaulting her.

The man then got off the train at New Eltham before it departed and left the station.

2. Male exposing himself in Oxleas Wood

Eltham Police have received reports of a male exposing himself in Oxleas Wood SE18 on 16th April 23. Police searched Oxleas Woods on 20th April. And have issued advice to people to please be aware of your surroundings and your personal safety whilst in Oxleas Woods.

3. Sexual assault in Ruskin Drive

Police are investigating a sexual assault on a female in Ruskin Drive. Area is cordoned off from 1.50am Friday 21st April

If you have any information about any of these incidents, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 326 of 4 April. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

If you see anything suspicious, please call 101 or 999 in an emergency.

https://bexleywatch.blogspot.com/2023/01/preventing-and-reporting-crime-on.html

Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police.

Sources: [GDPR]

• https://nextdoor.co.uk/p/sN_dXBKHCrW2?view=detail&is=notification_center
• https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/23465515.new-eltham-man-sexually-assaulted-woman-train/
• https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/23471212.ruskin-drive-welling-police-cordon-recap/

Appeal for Help in Locating Stolen White Mercedes Sprinter Van in Erith

Stolen White Mercedes Sprinter Van in Erith

A white Mercedes Sprinter van with the registration number PN 66 KHA was stolen from Larner Rd, Erith DA8 3RD yesterday. This van is an essential tool for the owner's livelihood, and its loss has caused significant distress.

If you have any information about the theft, please contact Erith Police on 101 or 07717782523, or via email at erith.snt@met.police.uk. They can also contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 1111.

The owner is appealing to residents to check their CCTV footage or report any suspicious activity related to this incident. Further information can be obtained by contacting Ask the Police.

It is disheartening to see this type of criminal activity taking place in our community. However, we believe that by working together and supporting one another, we can help prevent such incidents from happening in the future.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in this matter.

Police Appeal for Information on Absconded Man from Ealing Hospital

Police are seeking public assistance to locate Mosa Jamal Abid, a 26-year-old man who absconded from a secure hospital in Ealing on Monday, April 10. Members of the public are advised that he is not approached and to call the Police.

Mosa was on escorted leave in a newsagents in Uxbridge Road when he ran off and is believed to have fled eastbound along Uxbridge Road before possibly entering Brent Lodge Park.

He was last seen wearing a navy hooded jacket, black trousers, and blue trainers.

Mosa may be violent and requires medication for a health condition.

It is possible that he may approach local mosques during the Iftar period for food or drink.

Anyone who has information on his whereabouts should call 999 quoting CAD 3873/10Apr immediately.

Source: Met News (12 April 2023)

Mosa Jamal Abid (Met Police)

Updated CCTV image from the day he absconded (Met Police)

URGENT APPEAL: Wallet Theft Incident at Mediterranean supermarket

Please be aware that today Monday 10 April 2023 at about 18:05pm, I dropped my wallet in the store, and the person who found it kicked it away before picking it up, without notifying me.

Please help us identify this person caught on CCTV keeping the wallet. £80 cash was inside the wallet, and my cards have been frozen, but I would like my driving license back. Contact Mediterranean supermarket, 227-229, Bellegrove Rd, Welling DA16 3RQ, or East Wickham Safer Neighbourhood Police on eastwickham.snt@met.police.uk or 020 8721 2025 if you have any information. Thank you for your help.

Wallet theft appeal in Mediterranean supermarket, Welling

Appeal for Information: Black Range Rover Evoque Stolen from Resident's Driveway

Stolen Land Rover in Barnehurst

A black Range Rover Evoque with the license plate RE17BFN and year 2017 was stolen from a resident's driveway in DA7 6NX. The resident posted the theft on Nextdoor.

Stolen Land Rover in Barnehurst

The owner is asking for anyone with information to contact the Barnehurst Police at 101 or 07789617388, or via email at barnehurst.snt@met.police.uk. They can also contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 1111. 

The owner is appealing to residents to check their CCTV footage or report any suspicious activity related to this incident. Further information can be obtained by contacting Ask the Police.

CCTV footage released in investigation of assault outside bar in Bexleyheath

Police in Bexleyheath are investigating an assault that occurred on Friday, 16 December.

A woman in her 20s was found with a head injury outside a bar in Broadway and had been assaulted following an altercation with another woman inside the bar.

Police have issued CCTV footage of a woman they would like to identify and are appealing to anyone who recognises her or who witnessed the incident to come forward.

No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

https://twitter.com/MPSBexley/status/1640626634083508225?s=20

https://news.met.police.uk/news/cctv-issued-after-woman-assaulted-in-bexleyheath-464330

Stolen Hyundai Tucson RA19ONM Alert: Request for Assistance

Stolen Hyundai Tucson in Blackfen & Lamorbey

The resident posted the theft on Nextdoor. The author is writing on behalf of their friend whose white Hyundai Tucson car with the registration number RA19ONM and year 2019 was stolen on Sidcup Road, DA15 8HL at midnight on March 23, 2023. They are requesting anyone who sees the car to contact them.

Stolen Hyundai Tucson in Blackfen & Lamorbey

This is an appeal to residents to check your CCTV footage or If you think you may have seen or heard anything suspicious, or have any information related to this incident then please contact the owner or Blackfen & Lamorbey Police on 101, or 020 8721 2585, or via email at blackfen.lamorbey.snt@met.police.uk alternatively you can call them above or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 1111.

For further information, Ask the Police.

Stolen Kia Sportage LV69ABN Alert: Request for Assistance

stolen Kia Sportage in East Wickham

A Kia Sportage LV69ABN was stolen from a driveway at DA161NS by two men who opened the door with a rucksack at 10:30 on March 13th 2023 from East Wickham area. The resident posted the theft on Nextdoor.

stolen Kia Sportage in East Wickham

This is an appeal to residents to check your CCTV footage or If you think you may have seen or heard anything suspicious, or have any information related to this incident then please contact the owner or East Wickham Police on 101, or 020 8721 2025, or via email at eastwickham.snt@met.police.uk alternatively you can call them above or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 1111.

For further information, Ask the Police.