Man sought in connection with two rapes in south east London - £10,000 reward offered

We’re offering a reward of up to £10,000, as a charity, independent of the police, for information passed to us anonymously which leads to the conviction of the man responsible for two rapes, in Thamesmead and Abbey Wood.

Almost two years ago, in June 2024, Metropolitan Police officers launched an investigation following the rape of a woman in Sewell Road, Abbey Wood.

The suspect is seen on CCTV to lead the vulnerable victim to a derelict area and a short time later, she contacted police to report she had been raped. Further enquiries connected the suspect captured within the CCTV footage to a similar offence involving another vulnerable woman near the Thames Path in Thamesmead in May 2020.

Investigating officers are recirculating a photo of a man, who they would like to speak with in connection with the investigation:

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The DNA investigation

Momentum behind this complex investigation has remained ongoing, with detectives carrying out extensive enquiries using DNA matched from the scenes of both investigations.

A team of dedicated officers have been working through a list of men who share familial DNA to rule out or highlight potential suspects. This familial DNA list was compiled by the National Crime Agency, who have been supporting with this investigation.

Officers have travelled to locations across the country, to obtain voluntary evidential samples from members of the public who could potentially be biologically related to the suspect.

Detective Chief Inspector Zoe Hendrick, who is leading the investigation, said: 

“This man has targeted two very vulnerable women, raping them in daylight hours in residential areas.

“Investigations of this nature are extremely rare and our priority since the launch of the first investigation has been to support the victims and identify the man responsible.

“In addition to the DNA enquiries, we previously issued an image of a man who we would like to speak with in connection with these investigations [see above]. We are recirculating these images in the hope that someone may recognise him and assist with our enquiries.”

“This is a deeply concerning case, and someone may hold information that could make a vital difference. Contacting Crimestoppers is completely anonymous: no names, no statement and no court appearance. We don’t want to know who you are, just what you know.

“If you recognise the man or know anything about these incidents, please tell our charity. It could help bring justice for the victims and prevent further harm against other women and girls.”

Alexa Loukas, Crimestoppers Regional Manager for Greater London

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Crimestoppers guarantees complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details. Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility.

Claiming a reward

The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when calling our charity on 0800 555 111. If you contact us via our online form anonymously, the 'keeping in contact’ facility must be used and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact.
 
More details about the rewards process – at the heart of which is ensuring you stay 100% anonymous - can be found here.