DAYTIME BREAK AND ENTERS TO HOMES 25-11513

PUBLIC SAFETY WARNING
Daytime B&Es in London targeting unoccupied homes

LONDON, ON (February 7, 2025) – Members of the London Police Service Street Crime Unit are investigating multiple break and enters to unoccupied residences that took place yesterday.

On Thursday, February 6, 2025, between the hours of 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., residences throughout the city were targeted by a group of unidentified individuals arriving in a vehicle.

The investigations revealed that in each of the reported incidents, a vehicle pulled up to the home, and a lone male wearing a high-visibility vest approached and knocked on the front door. When the suspect male did not receive a response at the door, the suspect vehicle reversed into the driveway of the home and additional suspects exited the vehicle and forcibly entered the home.

In each of the five (5) reported incidents, jewelry and cash were targeted.

The reported break and enters occurred on the following streets:

• Upper West Avenue
• Asima Drive
• Ballymote Avenue
• Thamesridge Crescent
• Evans Boulevard

The suspect vehicle is described as being a dark-coloured, or black Dodge Durango.

The one suspect male is described as wearing a high-visibility orange vest, orange hat, blue hospital mask covering his face, and work boots. He was observed to be carrying a clipboard.

The investigations were reassigned to members of the LPS Street Crime Unit, and they are appealing to members of the public to assist in identifying the suspects and involved vehicle. Photographs have been attached to the LPS website. 

If you were in the areas of the streets targeted yesterday, and have information, dash-cam footage or video/doorbell surveillance that could assist in the investigation, please contact the London Police Service. Police are reminding the public that if you have any unwanted or unsolicited agents that come to the door, be vigilant and confirm authenticity by asking for identification. Always report any suspicious activity or people to police.

Anyone with information in relation to these incidents is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

For media inquiries, contact:

Sgt. Sandasha Bough
Media Relations Officer
C. 519-854-8576
Email. Media Officer

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