South Area - Croydon MPS

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[Sussex Police @sussex_police]

We're continuing to search for Lucia who's missing from Hailsham, have you seen her? 

Lucia is 16-years-old, and 5'7" with brown and blonde hair, and tattoos on her hands. She was last seen wearing, fake eyelashes and makeup, a pink t-shirt, and pink trousers. 

She was last seen at Tesco in North Street, Hailsham on Monday10 August at around 5.30pm, but she also has links to Eastbourne, Crawley, Brighton, Croydon, London and Essex.

If you see Lucia or have any information of her whereabouts, please call 101 quoting serial 1266 of 10/08.

[South Area - Croydon MPS @MPSCroydon]

On Wednesday 19th August 2026 we are deploying Live Facial Recognition Technology to crime hotspots in Croydon borough. The people we are seeking to locate at crime hotspots are set out in our policy, please read more here https://t.co/fbK7jb6uqN

[South Area - Croydon MPS @MPSCroydon]

On Thursday 13th August 2026 we are deploying Live Facial Recognition Technology to crime hotspots in Croydon.

The people we are seeking to locate at crime hotspots are set out in our policy down ⬇️ https://t.co/fbK7jb6uqN

[South Area - Croydon MPS @MPSCroydon]

Four years on from the Galpin’s Road explosion, the investigation remains a priority. Watch Commander Dan Knowles provide an update on the ongoing work to secure answers for those affected.

[South Area - Croydon MPS @MPSCroydon]

On Wednesday 29th July 2026 we are deploying Live Facial Recognition Technology to crime hotspots in Croydon borough.

The people we are seeking to locate at crime hotspots are set out in our policy, please read more

https://t.co/fbK7jb6uqN

[South Area - Croydon MPS @MPSCroydon]

#WANTED | Can you help our colleagues in @ThamesVP? Smith has links to Croydon and Plumstead.

https://t.co/rAB0fgYucD

[Thames Valley Police @ThamesVP]

`⚠️ We are still appealing for help to find prison absconder Darnell Smith.

Smith, pictured below, has links to Croydon and Plumstead in London.

Please contact us if you can help us, or 📞999 if you see him ⬇️

[Southwark Police | Central South BCU @MPSSouthwark]

Police are concerned for the welfare of Donnary, aged 65.

She is described as black, with braided brown hair & was last seen on 2 July wearing a dark navy jacket & Royal Mail shirt.

Anyone with info is asked to contact police quoting CAD 9578/03JUL.

[South Area - Croydon MPS @MPSCroydon]

Have you seen Anthony? | Anthony Joseph, 41, is wanted on recall to hospital and has links to Croydon, Islington and Enfield. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call police on 101 quoting CAD4585/27JUN26

[South Area - Croydon MPS @MPSCroydon]

On Thursday 25th June 2026 we are deploying Live Facial Recognition Technology to crime hotspots in Croydon borough.

The people we are seeking to locate at crime hotspots are set out in our policy, please read more here: https://t.co/fbK7jb6uqN

[South Area - Croydon MPS @MPSCroydon]

#MISSING | Piotr is missing from Croydon. He was last seen on 17/04/2026 and we are concerned for him. If you see him, please call 101 quoting CAD 2344/25APR26.

[South Area - Croydon MPS @MPSCroydon]

Tom Jones, 56 is wanted in relation to the assault of a police officer.

Jones is known to frequent Croydon

If you know where he is, or have any information that could help visit https://t.co/S3VGqfB6hj with reference 01/7679359/26

[South Area - Croydon MPS @MPSCroydon]

The people we are seeking to locate are set out in our policy ⬇️
https://t.co/fbK7jb6uqN

[South Area - Croydon MPS @MPSCroydon]

On Wednesday 17th June 2026, we are deploying Live Facial Recognition Technology to crime hotspots in Croydon.

Find out how we are using Live Facial Recognition ⬇️
https://t.co/tNWuDNFjdq

[South Area - Croydon MPS @MPSCroydon]

#MISSING | Have you seen Melawit, 15? Last seen in Stockport on 12/06/2026, but may be in Croydon. 4ft11ins tall, with short black hair. Last seen wearing a white shirt, leopard print trousers and grey shawl. Anyone who sees her should call 101, quoting MSP/06JJ/0000929/26 (GMP)

[South Area - Croydon MPS @MPSCroydon]

On Thursday 4th June 2026 we are deploying Live Facial Recognition Technology to crime hotspots in Croydon borough.

The people we are seeking to locate at crime hotspots are set out in our policy, please read more https://t.co/fbK7jb6uqN

[Wandsworth Police @MPSWandsworth]

Do you recognise Ja’Nyah, 13?

His family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare as he was last seen in Lambeth on Sun, 24 May at 8pm. At the time he was wearing a black Nike tracksuit.

Please call 101 with information, or 999 if you see him, quoting 01/7604532/26.

[South Area - Croydon MPS @MPSCroydon]

On Tuesday 26th May 2026 we are deploying Live Facial Recognition Technology to crime hotspots in Croydon borough.

The people we are seeking to locate at crime hotspots are set out in our policy, please read more here: https://t.co/fbK7jb6uqN

[South Area - Croydon MPS @MPSCroydon]

#MISSING | Piotr is missing from Croydon. He was last seen on 17/04/2026 and we are concerned for him. If you see him, please call 101 quoting CAD 2344/25APR26.

[South Area - Croydon MPS @MPSCroydon]

On Wednesday 20th May 2026 we are deploying Live Facial Recognition Technology to crime hotspots in Croydon borough.

The people we are seeking to locate at crime hotspots are set out in our policy, please read more here: https://t.co/fbK7jb6uqN

[South Area - Croydon MPS @MPSCroydon]

On Friday 15th May 2026 we are deploying Live Facial Recognition Technology to crime hotspots in Croydon borough.

The people we are seeking to locate at crime hotspots are set out in our policy, please read more here: https://t.co/fbK7jb6uqN