Essex Police - Harlow District

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We aim to work closely with members of the community to agree on policing priorities. Our officers are responsible for local crime investigation and reduction, community safety, detection of vulnerability and safeguarding. Our officers have a good working knowledge of the area and extensive policing experience, and our service to residents is paramount. House rules

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We are appealing for any information, witnesses, doorbell or dashcam footage that will assist our investigation into a s...
12/08/2026

We are appealing for any information, witnesses, doorbell or dashcam footage that will assist our investigation into a serious collision in Harlow.

We were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian at about 9.15am in Tendring Road, close to the Salvation Army hall.

A woman in her 80s was injured and remains in a serious condition in hospital.

Our investigation is ongoing and we want to hear from anyone who can assist our enquires. Please contact us quoting incident 318 of Tuesday 11 August.

You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week.

Visit our website to find out more about our online reporting services.

Alternatively you can call 101.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Our next Let's Talk event will be on Friday 14 August at Princess Alexandra Hospital in the main foyer from 11am to 12 n...
11/08/2026

Our next Let's Talk event will be on Friday 14 August at Princess Alexandra Hospital in the main foyer from 11am to 12 noon.

It's a great opportunity for you to meet your local officers, share any concerns, and discuss issues that matter most to you.

Whether it’s crime prevention, anti-social behaviour, or simply finding out more about what we do, we’re here to listen and work together to keep Harlow safe.

07/08/2026

Did you know scammers can clone your voice using just a few seconds of audio from a social media post?
Creating convincing messages that sound like you, manipulating your friends or family into handing over money or personal details.

If you receive an unexpected voicemail, voice note or message, always check by contacting the person directly using a number you already trust.
Take a moment to check - it could stop a scam before it starts.

Two teenagers have been arrested as part of our investigation into a report that a teenage girl was forced into a vehicl...
05/08/2026

Two teenagers have been arrested as part of our investigation into a report that a teenage girl was forced into a vehicle in Harlow.

We were called on the evening of Monday 3 August to a report that a girl had been forced into a vehicle in Church Langley.

The incident is reported to have started in the Minton Lane Tesco car park shortly after 6.50pm before the vehicle travelled to Epping.

A 15-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy have since been arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment and remain on bail while our enquiries continue.

Detective Sergeant Paul Marks said: "We understand this incident has caused concern in the community and I'd like to thank everyone who has come forward with information so far.

"Based on our enquiries to date, we do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the wider public.

"The victim continues to be supported by specialist officers while our investigation continues."

Read more by following the link in the comments.

Detectives are investigating an incident which happened in Harlow this evening (Monday 3 August).We were called to a rep...
03/08/2026

Detectives are investigating an incident which happened in Harlow this evening (Monday 3 August).

We were called to a report of a teenage girl being forced into a vehicle in Church Langley and driven to Epping, where she managed to flee the car.

The incident started in the Minton Lane car park by Tesco at just after 6.50pm.

The car drove to Epping and the victim managed to get out of the car in Buckingham Road at the junction with Lower Swaines at 7.30pm and get help.

The girl is safe with her family and is being supported by specialist officers. Thankfully she has not suffered any serious injuries.

Investigating officers are appealing to anyone who saw the incident in Church Langley or Epping to contact them urgently.

The girl is white and has blonde hair. She was wearing a black top, black shorts and white socks and trainers.

The vehicle involved is believed to be a black car and the suspects are described as white men who were wearing tracksuits.

Detective Sergeant Paul Marks said: “We know this incident will be concerning to people. We understand and we are working at pace to try and identify the car and the men involved in this incident.

“If you were at either of these locations this evening please check your dashcam or CCTV.”

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

Please quote 1362 of 3 August.

If you're heading somewhere nice this weekend, take a moment to check your tyres before setting off.Worn tyres are dange...
01/08/2026

If you're heading somewhere nice this weekend, take a moment to check your tyres before setting off.

Worn tyres are dangerous and risky for those in a car or riding a bike.

Remember to A.C.T.

A – Air Pressure – Check your tyre pressure.

C – Condition – Inspect tyres for cuts, bulges, or any visible damage.

T – Tread Depth – Measure tread depth across the central three-quarters of the tyre.

31/07/2026

Beware of AI-generated influencers on social media.
Fake influencers are using emotional stories to sell products that aren’t real. Often asking you to support a small creator, but you could potentially lose your money.

Purchase scams happen when you pay for something online but receive nothing at all, or what arrives is very different from what you expected.
If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and take a moment to check before buying

On social media, you can report suspicious posts by selecting the three dots in the top-right corner and choosing ‘Report’.

Three stolen cars were found thanks to a local resident.Someone spotted three cars parked in The Katherines and thought ...
29/07/2026

Three stolen cars were found thanks to a local resident.

Someone spotted three cars parked in The Katherines and thought it looked a bit unusual, so they let us know.

When we went to take a look, we found all three had been reported stolen from outside Essex.

A big thank you to the resident for speaking up. By trusting their instincts, they helped get the cars back to their owners.

If something doesn't look right, it's always worth telling us. You could help make a real difference.

A woman has been charged with the murder of her baby daughter in Harlow.The eight-month-old child died on 13 July and fo...
29/07/2026

A woman has been charged with the murder of her baby daughter in Harlow.

The eight-month-old child died on 13 July and following tests, her death was deemed to be suspicious.

A 36 year-old Harlow was arrested on Monday 27 July and specialist detectives have now secured a charge of murder.

If you have any information relating to this investigation please get in contact with us or independent charity Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the crime reference 42/110540/26 when giving information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.

You can read more on our website.

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