Overview

• Recent incidents in Primrose Hill, Kentish Town and Highgate have left cars with shattered rear windows and missing parcel shelves.
• Footage shared locally shows a cyclist smashing a Mercedes’ rear window and removing the cover, with residents saying offenders use Lime bikes to approach and escape.
• The Highgate Society says five thefts were logged in three weeks, often in daylight, reflecting a concentrated pattern on specific streets.
• Victims believe the stolen covers are being sold on sites like eBay for up to about £150, prompting some owners to store shelves indoors overnight.
• The Metropolitan Police acknowledged the reports on MetEngage, urging drivers to use private garages or well-lit Park Mark car parks and to avoid leaving items in vehicles.