What does ‘an attempt’ mean? Did someone catch them out. How did they gain entry to the back of the houses? What’s being done to try and prevent this spate? We were burgled in the summer and it’s horrid. I hate the fact it continues.
Hi. An attempted burglary is exactly that.
The suspect was disturbed before they could gain access.
As said entry or attempted entry seems to be favourite through rear windows.
Lewisham units are aware and are continuing patrols in the area. We need everyone to be vigilant.
SgtBiddle
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Thanks for replying. You guys do a great job.
Do we have a description of what these people look like? When you say suspicious activity, what are they doing exactly, so we can spot if someone else looks to be doing the same?
I’m home most days so I’ll be vigilant as I live on this road 
Hi. Unfortunately descriptions are vague.
Entry to back gardens via alleyways or side gates…
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The regular beggar was back there this evening. I mentioned it to the staff at the Coop who seem non fussed about him. What can ve done to peopke who consistently flout the orders?
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Thank you. We are aware. PC Bailey is on the case…
SgtBiddle
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Thank you, I live in this area so good to know you are patrolling.
On a side note, there were ADT security people door-knocking my road this week. I had a man wanting to do ‘a security analysis of my house to qualify for some free security equipment’ and he was asking if I had a burglar alarm etc. Well he seemed a nice guy and may be genuine, but I said no thanks because I don’t intend to discuss my house security with a strange person without knowing if they are who they say they are.
I am sure we’ve discussed this company before on this forum but wanted to mention it again as it’s happened recently.
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We had the same tonight. The questions we had were about our property and car. My husband has PM’ed ADT to ask whether this is their sales technique or whether he should inform the police.
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@SgtBiddle @Daffodil we had the same yesterday afternoon on Elsinore Road. He didn’t say he was ADT but mentioned them. It was very clever but I clocked it immediately and said I wasn’t interested.
@saretap they were also on Elsinore on Tuesday evening so visit the same street more than once it seems…it makes me very uncomfortable.
ADT do have ‘direct sales’ teams that go door-to-door. I think it’s bizarre for a company that wants people to be vigilant about their security! They say their reps wear hi-viz vests and have ADT ID cards.
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My advice? If you are unsure NEVER let reps in. Always ask to call their office first to confirm. If they are genuine they will be happy to wait.
If they aren’t - please report it to us via 999/101.
SgtBiddle
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#PCKate (from @MPSCroftonPark) and I have been working with officers from the CID at @MPSLewisham today - tracking down a suspect wanted for burglary in #PerryVale.
He has just been arrested.
Updates will follow!
#SgtBiddle 
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Great. I think I saw that happening about 1pm. Be great if it’s the person who robbed us.
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A man was charged with burglary and attempted burglary as a result of this arrest.
He will appear in court.
SgtBiddle
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Arrest made in linked sexual assault series:
SgtBiddle
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Very pleased about this arrest. Please can you keep us updated - i.e. if charges are made for one or more assault, or if the individual is released without charges. Was the arrest made by Lewisham police or Bromley police?
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