Merton Police

11/11/2025

| Gabriel, who we shared as missing, has been found safe and well. Thank you to all that shared and helped!

12/08/2025

🌞CRIME PREVENTION | HOT WEATHER EDITION ☀️

🔥 Temps are high today, stay cool & stay safe!

Quick reminders:
🔒 Lock doors/windows, even if you’re just in the garden
💎 Don’t leave valuables on display
🐶 That “quick errand” is too long for your pet to stay in the car

Stay cool. Stay alert.

29/07/2025

| We have launched our brand-new service called Met Engage. Sign up today to receive updates from your local police officers on the issues that matter most to you.

To sign up today visit 👉 www.metengage.co.uk

Met Engage is not a crime-reporting platform. If you wish to report a crime you can call 101 or through our report a crime section of the Met website. If it is an emergency, dial 999.

18/07/2025

| Mr Peter Roberts is wanted for Failure To Appear offences. If seen or if you have any info on his whereabouts, please call 101 and quote ref 01/7373824/25.

07/07/2025

| Khadijo Ramsbottom is wanted for failure to appear offences.
If seen or if you have any info on her whereabouts, please call 101 and quote ref 01/1020264/25.

25/06/2025

We're committed to tackling the crimes that matter most to you. That’s why we’ve developed a better way for your voice to be heard.

Our new platform Met Engage allows you to get to know your neighbourhood policing team, help shape their local priorities and have direct access to key information and tailored crime prevention advice.

This isn't just about us telling you how we’re fighting crime in the community, we're here to listen to your concerns, perspective and ideas for a safer London.

To sign up today visit 👇

www.metengage.co.uk

03/05/2025

We’re searching for John, aged 76, who has been missing from Colliers Wood since Thursday, 1 May. He is known to use the tube and rail networks to travel. He is 5’10” and walks with a hunch. Call 101 if you see him quoting 3779/02MAY25.

01/05/2025

Man charged over Mitcham stabbing

A man has been charged with murder over a fatal stabbing in Mitcham.
Kemuel Gambicky-Forbes, 24 (02.04.01), of Deer Park Gardens, Mitcham, was charged with murder and possession of a bladed article on Wednesday, 30 April.

He will appear in custody at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 1 May.
Gambicky-Forbes is charged with killing Leon Anderson, 39, at the victim's home in Maple Close, Mitcham, on Monday, 28 April.

At around 19:30hrs on Monday, 28 April, officers attended the address in Maple Close. Mr Anderson was treated for stab injuries and was taken to hospital, where he sadly died.

His family are being supported by specialist officers.
Gambicky-Forbes attended a south London police station on Tuesday, 29 April, where he was arrested.

30/04/2025

👮 📱 | We are launching a brand new service called Met Engage. Sign up today to receive updates from your local police officers on the issues that matter most to you!

For now, this will only be live in South West London, but will roll out across the city in the summer.

Sign up today using the below link 👇

https://www.metengage.co.uk

30/04/2025

Man arrested over fatal Mitcham stabbing

A man has been arrested following a fatal stabbing in Mitcham.

Around 19:30hrs on Monday, 28 April, officers attended an address in Maple Close, Mitcham, alongside the London Ambulance Service. A 39-year-old man was treated at the scene for stab injuries. He was taken to hospital, where he sadly died.

His next of kin have been informed and we await formal identification.

A man, aged 24, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He was taken into custody after attending a south London police station on the afternoon of Tuesday, 29 April.

In light of the incident, patrols are being stepped up in the local area to provide reassurance to residents.

Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, from Specialist Crime South – who is leading the investigation – said: “The victim’s loved ones are being supported by specially trained officers. They have our deepest sympathies following this terrible loss.

“Anybody who witnessed the incident – or who has information – should contact the police on 101, quoting CAD reference 6812/28APR.

“To remain 100 per cent anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

29/04/2025

Murder investigation launched after man dies in Mitcham

A murder investigation is under way following the death of a man in Mitcham.

Around 19:30hrs on Monday, 28 April, officers attended an address in Maple Close, Mitcham, alongside the London Ambulance Service. A 39-year-old man was treated at the scene for stab injuries. He was taken to hospital, where he sadly died.

No arrests have been made, and officers are making urgent enquiries to locate the suspect. It is understood the victim and the suspect were known to each other.

In light of the incident, patrols are being stepped up in the local area to provide reassurance to residents.

Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, from Specialist Crime South – who is leading the investigation – said: “The victim’s loved ones are being supported by specially trained officers. They have our deepest sympathies following this terrible loss.

“Anybody who witnessed the incident – or who has information – should contact the police on 101, quoting CAD reference 6812/28APR.

“To remain 100 per cent anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

22/04/2025