Appeal for Information – Burntwood Lane SW17

Appeal for Information – Burntwood Lane SW17

Dear Wandsworth Common Community,

At approximately 04:55hrs on Sunday 4 October 2026, a male wearing a hooded top arrived near the junction of Burntwood Lane and Swaby Road, SW17 riding a red bicycle.

The male was carrying an orange carrier bag, believed to be a Sainsbury’s bag, which appeared to contain items and was seen searching a parked vehicle before making off from the area.

CCTV footage of the incident was captured by a local resident and police are appealing for any additional witnesses or anyone with CCTV, doorbell camera or dashcam footage who may have seen the male or his movements before or after the incident.

If you have any information, please contact police quoting:

Ref: CHS 20261005028136.

Vehicle Crime Prevention Advice

Always lock your vehicle and ensure windows are fully closed.

Remove valuables, bags and electronic devices from sight.

Never leave spare keys or vehicle documents inside your car.

Consider using steering wheel locks and other visible security devices.

Report suspicious activity immediately.

If a crime is in progress, call 999. For non-emergency reports, contact 101 or visit met.police.uk.

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Stay safe,

Biren.

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Biren Patel
(Metropolitan Police, PCSO, Wandsworth Common Ward)