Officers are actively investigating a series of criminal damage incidents at a property in Irving Walk, Crawley, following repeated acts of vandalism over several months.
The first incident occurred on September 14, 2024, when a brick was thrown at a window, damaging the frame. A second, more severe act of vandalism took place on October 26, 2024, when a machete was used to smash the porch glass just after 4am.
During police enquiries, CCTV footage was identified, showing two suspects at the scene. However, their faces were covered, making identification difficult.
A third incident was reported on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 2:30am, when a suspect was seen picking up a stone from outside a nearby property and hurling it at a downstairs window, causing it to shatter. CCTV captured the suspect, who was described as wearing a distinctive long black puffer jacket, navy joggers, white socks, and black sliders.
Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that may help identify those responsible.
Superintendent Imran Asghar condemned the acts, stating:
“These incidents are distressing and entirely unacceptable acts of criminal damage. Everyone has the right to feel safe in their own home, and we are committed to identifying the perpetrators and seeking justice for the victim, whose property has been repeatedly targeted.
We urge anyone who recognises the clothing seen in the footage or who has any information to come forward, as your details could be vital in helping us identify those responsible.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to report it online or call 101, quoting reference 605 of 26/10.
