Witness appeal after vehicle break-ins at South Mimms services

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following vehicle break-ins at South Mimms services.

Police were called at 10.48am today (Tuesday 26 November), following reports of two people breaking in to at least two vehicles parked at the service station.

No weapons were seen and no injuries were sustained. Electrical items, including a laptop, iPad and headphones were reported to have been stolen from one of the vehicles and have since been recovered.

Officers attended alongside colleagues from the National Police Air Service and, due to outstanding suspects, road closures were put in place on the M25 at junctions 23-24. These road closures have since been lifted.

One man, aged 39, was arrested on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle and going equipped for theft. He remains in custody for questioning.

PC Daniel Hill, from the Potters Bar and Shenley Neighbourhood Policing team, said: “Enquiries continue to trace a further potential suspect who is believed to have left the scene on foot, and I am appealing for anyone with information to please contact police.

“I am also keen to speak to anyone who may have had their car damaged or have items missing and would urge them to get in touch.

“I’d also like to thank members of the public for their patience and co-operation while the M25 was temporarily closed.

“Please email me with any information, no matter how small or insignificant you think the details you have may be.”

You can also report information online, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting ISR 200 of 26 November, 2024.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form.