Police are hunting an additional suspect after charging four men and a woman in connection with 57 burglaries across south-west London.
The Met has appealed for information to help track down 22-year-old Eric Andrews. He was last seen in the Kingston area, and is described as white with brown hair and stubble.
Officers launched an investigation after a surge in bike thefts in the area from March to December 2023. Residents noticed their bikes, some worth up to £10,000, advertised for sale online after being stolen.
Three suspects were arrested and charged in connection with the incidents last month. Two more suspects were identified and also charged with the burglaries.
Detective Chief Inspector Dan O’Sullivan, who is leading the investigation, said: “Listening to local residents, tackling violent crime and reducing burglary, are all priorities in our ‘A New Met for London’ plan.
“I would like to thank the victims for reporting these crimes to our local police team who then worked to deliver a precise and targeted operation to track down these suspects
“We now encourage the public to help us locate the outstanding suspect. If you recognise Eric Andrews or have seen him, then please come forward. Any information, no matter how small can help our investigation.”
