Neighbourhood officers secure burglary charge following Granta Court parcel theft investigation

Neighbourhood officers secure burglary charge following Granta Court parcel theft investigation

A neighbourhood policing investigation into the theft of parcels from Granta Court, W3 has resulted in a woman being charged with burglary and remanded in custody.

On 5 June 2026, two parcels with a combined value of £40.59 were stolen after being delivered to the communal lobby of the residential building. It is alleged that the parcels were concealed inside a vehicle cover before being removed from the premises.

PC Ryan SHARPE of East Acton Neighbourhood Policing Team investigated the offence and obtained CCTV footage capturing the suspect during the incident. An image was circulated internally to colleagues and a police officer subsequently identified the person shown.

Following further enquiries, a Female aged 54 years old was arrested on 25 September 2026 and charged with burglary. She appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court on 26 September, where she was remanded in custody. She is currently due to appear at Isleworth Crown Court on 23 October 2026.

Ward Sergeant praises determined investigation

The East Acton Ward Sergeant Chris Robinson said:

“This is a good example of the work taking place every day within your local Neighbourhood Policing Team. Regardless of the monetary value involved, we recognise the impact that theft has on victims and the wider community.

PC Sharpe pursued the available evidence, secured CCTV and used it to identify a suspect, ultimately resulting in an arrest and charge. We will continue to investigate priority local crime, pursue reasonable lines of enquiry and, where the evidence allows, put those suspected of offending before the courts.”

Protecting your parcels

Parcel theft can often be opportunistic, particularly when deliveries are left unattended in communal entrances and lobbies. Residents can help reduce the risk by:

This investigation demonstrates that your local Neighbourhood Policing Team does investigate local crime, follows the evidence and works to identify and hold suspected offenders accountable through the criminal justice system.

Court proceedings remain ongoing. A female has been charged with an offence but has not been convicted, and the allegation remains to be determined by the court.