Waltham Forest Police

Appeal following non-recent courier fraud

We are appealing for information to identify a woman officers wish to speak to in connection with a courier fraud in 2024.

Courier fraud is when someone poses as a police officer, or someone from another trusted authority, and convinces their victim to hand over or transfer large sums of money.

Between 15 April and 30 May 2024, a victim from Pershore – who was 89 at the time - was defrauded out of around £40,000 across several incidents after someone impersonated a police officer.
These incidents occurred both in person and over the phone, and the victim was told by the ‘officer’ that they needed their help with an investigation.

We have been working through several lines of enquiry since the fraud was reported and now appealing for information to identify the woman in the image who may have links to London and could help with our enquiries.

If you recognise this person, or have any other information which might help, please call 101 and quote reference number 22/46155/24. Or report information here: https://www.westmercia.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-forms/provide-more-information-to-be-added-to-a-crime-report/

Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name, and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555 111.

| We’re pleased to confirm that Anna, 49, who was last seen yesterday on The Drive, E17, at 08:30 hrs, has now been found safe and well. Thank you to everyone who shared and supported.

Going out to a bar or club?
People who feel unsafe, vulnerable or threatened can discreetly seek help by approaching venue staff and asking them for ‘Angela’.

Message from Superintendent Sarah Jackson from Waltham Forest Safer Neighbourhoods

Residents of Waltham Forest are invited to join a community conversation to discuss the publication of A New Met for London 2.
Where: Leyton Great Hall
When: 28th October 2025
Event Starts: 6pm
Finishes: 9pm
Please book at : http://spkl.io/6181An7hN

Walk and Talk : Neighbourhood Superintendent Sarah Jackson held a Walk and Talk along Station Road E4 with The Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP for Chingford and Woodford Green. The Focus of the Walk and Talk was Retail Theft. Sir Iain was joined by the local ward officer PC Goria and Inspector Mason, where they discussed the recent successful operation to tackle thefts on Station Road. Walk and Talks events are a vital way for police to engage directly with our local communities, providing an opportunity to listen to concerns, foster open dialogue, and build trust and confidence through visible, approachable presence.

Crime Prevention steps you can do to help keep your property safe.

Double lock your door every time you leave the house

If you can, move garden furniture or bins away from windows so that thieves cannot use them to gain access.