Masked burglars take safe from Muswell Hill home in under four minutes
CCTV footage shows three masked burglars breaking into a home in Muswell Hill, north London, and taking a safe. A private investigator links the incident to a gang suspected of more than 50 burglaries across London and the Home Counties, raising concerns about a series of forceful home invasions and the police response.
The break-in took place at 6.57pm on 18 September, and the men were inside for less than four minutes. The homeowner said the incident had deeply shaken her autistic son, while alleging that police gave the family a crime reference number and leaflet but no later update; forensic officers arrived 28 hours after the burglary. Investigator David McKelvey believes the wider group operates in teams of three or four and has struck up to 15 properties a day, though these claims are attributed to his investigation.
- Three masked men broke into a Muswell Hill home and took a safe.
- An investigator links the incident to a suspected spree of more than 50 burglaries.
- The homeowner says the break-in has left her family shaken.
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A gang suspected of carrying out more than 50 burglaries across London and the Home Counties operates in small teams, targeting homes quickly and forcefully. The incidents suggest a coordinated, organised operation striking properties across a wide area.
Victims of these burglaries, including families with vulnerable members, have been deeply affected by the invasions. The pattern has raised questions about police response times and the support provided to those affected by these crimes.
Private investigators are tracking the gang's movements and linking separate incidents to understand how it operates. These burglaries have drawn attention to concerns about home security and organised crime in London and the surrounding areas.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “‘Traveller’ burglary squad strikes again: Terrifying moment balaclava-clad gang linked to 50 break-ins use crowbars to smash through front door of another London home”.