Crimestoppers in Surrey and Sussex

18/06/2026

Charlies Promise

The father of a teenager from Milford who was fatally stabbed at a party says he is hoping to speak to Henry Nowak's family and wants to tell them they are not alone.

More here: https://bbc.in/4xtmBZS

18/06/2026

Group commit ‘pour’ decisions

Three men from an organised crime group (OCG) who stole over £2,000 worth of alcohol in 2025 have been sentenced.

Tudor-Gabriel Baratoiu, 37 (DOB: 18/01/1989) from ; Ionut-Alexandru Mihalcea, 30 (DOB: 10/02/1996) from and Balauta Georgian Razvan, 47 (DOB: 17/11/1978) from all originally pleaded not guilty to theft of alcohol from Sainsbury’s Bridge Way on Sunday, 17 August and Saturday, 11 October 2025 before changing their plea to guild at an earlier hearing.

They were sentenced at Staines Magistrates Court last Wednesday (10 June) and were ordered to pay £300 each in compensation to Sainsbury’s and to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work each.

All three men were captured on CCTV throughout the store during the incident in October. Baratoiu acted as the spotter, before all three congregated in the soft drinks’ aisle, no not to hydrate and make better life choices, but to cut the security tags off the bottles of alcohol.

Members of Elmbridge Safer Neighbourhood Team and response officers worked closely with plainclothes store detectives, who were covertly watching the group and helped guide the officers in as the trio moved towards the exit of the store.

Elmbridge Borough Commander, Inspector Chris Thoday said: “We work closely with all the big retailers to tackle organised crime across the borough. This is yet another example of how these close relationships and teamwork are producing results. I would urge retailers to continue to report all shoplifting offences as we know a large majority go unreported."

08/06/2026

This year, Operation Replicate brought together police and partner agencies across Sussex, Surrey and neighbouring counties in a coordinated effort to tackle rogue traders and protect communities from doorstep crime. The aim was to prevent people from becoming victims, disrupt criminal behaviour, and protect those most at risk.

Rogue traders often target vulnerable people, such as older residents or those living alone. They go door‑to‑door offering services like roofing, driveway repairs or gardening, often claiming urgent work is needed and using pressure to secure quick agreement and large upfront payments. The work is often poor, incomplete or unnecessary.

Find out more in our monthly fraud newsletter in the link below 👇

08/06/2026

Domestic violence, also called domestic abuse, can happen to anyone, and anybody can be an abuser.

Domestic violence includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse in couple relationships or between family members.

Find out how to recognise the signs and get help.

You do not have to wait for an emergency situation to find help. Visit our website for more information on the signs and how to report domestic abuse. Link in comments.

25/05/2026

Mole Valley Beat (Surrey Police)

Officers were called to an address in Stubs Hill in Dorking by the South East Coast Ambulance Service shortly after 6.35pm this evening following reports of a stabbing at the location.

A man has been taken to hospital with injuries consistent with a stabbing.

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is currently in police custody.

Due to the nature of this incident, armed officers were dispatched to the scene and assisted with the arrest. There remains a significant police presence in the area while we carry out initial enquiries this evening.

We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident. Both parties involved were known to each other, and we do not believe there to be any wider risk to the public.

If you have any information that may assist our investigation, please get in touch quoting CAD 0651 24 MAY 26.

23/05/2026

Please can you help

We are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in East Clandon.

Officers were called to Old Epsom Road in East Clandon shortly before 5.15pm following a report of a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle.

The motorcycle rider, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Road closures were in place for several hours but have since been lifted.

Were you in the area around Old Epsom Road between about 5pm and 5.10pm this evening?

We are asking anyone who may have witnessed this collision to get in touch. We are also seeking CCTV, dashcam, or helmet cam footage that may have captured all or part of this incident.

If you have any information that might assist our investigation, please get in touch quoting CAD 0613 23 MAY 26.

23/05/2026

22/05/2026

Dispersal Order

A dispersal order has been authorised in Sheerwater from 6pm this evening (Friday, 22 May) until 5.59pm on Sunday, 24 May.

Inspector Blaine Rafferty said: “This dispersal order has been authorised following reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and reports of people with weapons in the area over the last two weeks.

“Any reports that have been made to police are already under investigation, and two people have been charged in relation to one incident.

“A dispersal order is a preventative measure that gives officers the power to order a group of two or more people to leave an area if they are committing, or are likely to commit, a criminal offence. It allows us to respond rapidly should we need to deal with ASB or criminality in Sheerwater.

“I would like to reassure you that there will be additional police patrols in the area while the dispersal order is active to ensure we can all enjoy the bank holiday weekend - when we anticipate there will be more people out and about in the area and good weather - safely.

“We encourage anyone who witnesses or experiences any anti-social or criminal behaviour to contact us straight away via direct message. In an emergency, always call 999.”

22/05/2026

Are you able to help ?

We are appealing for witnesses following a series of indecent exposures on Esher Common.

The offences took place on 7, 11, and 19 May in the area around West End Common, Black Pond, and the bridge over the A3 which joins Esher Common to Oxshott Common. The times have varied but incidents have been reported at around midday and shortly before 6.30pm.

Clothing descriptions vary in each incident, but the suspect has been consistently described as a White man believed to be in his 30s to 50s, around six foot in height.

A fourth offence was reported to police on 12 November 2025, and an appeal was made for witnesses at the time.

Inspector Chris Thoday, Borough Commander for Elmbridge, said, “We understand that crimes of this nature can cause significant concern, and I want to reassure the local community that we take all reports of sexual offences seriously. Officers have been conducting additional patrols in this area since the reports began earlier this month and will be continuing over the bank holiday weekend.
“Our enquiries are ongoing, and we ask that if you have any information that may assist our investigation, including mobile phone, dashcam, or helmet cam footage, please get in touch quoting PR/45260054905
“Any information, no matter how small, can be significant, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. I would also like to encourage people to report any suspicious or concerning behaviour to police, especially where you have been the victim of an indecent exposure.”

18/05/2026

Please can you help Guildford Beat (Surrey Police)

We are appealing for witnesses following an exposure in Normandy on Friday, 15 May.

The victim was on Follyhatch Lane at the junction with Westwood Lane when a man exposed himself to her. The incident is reported to have taken place shortly before 10.35am.

The suspect is described as a White man, possibly in his 30s, and believed to be wearing a black tracksuit. He was stood next to a white or silver Luton style van.

We recognise the concern within the community following this incident and are actively progressing enquiries while supporting those affected.

If you have any information that may assist our investigation, please contact us quoting PR/45260056975 via:

• Our 24/7 live chat service available on our website (https://orlo.uk/5seiy)
• Use our online form to provide an update to this incident or select from our other contact us forms.
• Call us on our non-emergency number, 101

If you would rather not speak to police or to prefer to give information anonymously, you can contact Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or completing their online form at https://orlo.uk/Y5aP0