Lewisham burglar jailed after officer identifies him from one word

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 15:31 · Archive

A Met Police officer identified and secured the conviction of a burglar after hearing him shout his own name during a burglary in Lewisham.

Tyrone Muir has been jailed for burglary after PC Max Kelly of the Met's Territorial Support Group identified him from doorbell footage and a single word overheard during the crime. The officer attended a burglary in progress on Lee High Road in Lewisham on 16 July and reviewed footage showing three men breaking into the victim's home. The distressed victim struggled to provide information about the attackers but remembered one of them shouting 'come on Tyrone, let's go.'

PC Kelly cross-referenced the name Tyrone with police records in Lewisham and compared potential matches to the doorbell footage, identifying Muir as a serial offender. He then trawled through potential matches to confirm the identification. Once an address was obtained, officers moved to make an arrest. PC Kelly spotted Muir sitting on a bench about ten minutes from the address and recognised him despite a change of clothes and attempts to disguise himself.

Chief superintendent Chris Green said: 'This was a distressing case, involving a vulnerable individual who had been cruelly targeted in his own home and may have been further exploited by Muir. PC Kelly's actions demonstrate the best of policing and are representative of the standards of professionalism and commitment on the TSG. He refused to give up, identified a small but significant clue and worked hard to safeguard the victim.' PC Kelly said he was determined to explore every avenue once he matched Muir's face to the man in the footage.

How it is being reported

• Lewisham burglar jailed after police crack case using just one overheard wordMet Police officer PC Max Kelly identified Lewisham burglar Tyrone Muir from doorbell footage and a single word, leading to a jail sentence at Woolwich Crown Court.News Shopper · 19 Oct, 14:47
• Lewisham burglar jailed after police crack case using just one overheard wordMet Police officer PC Max Kelly identified Lewisham burglar Tyrone Muir from doorbell footage and a single word, leading to a jail sentence at Woolwich Crown Court.This Is Local London · 19 Oct, 14:47

In this story: Tyrone Muir · PC Max Kelly · Lewisham · Woolwich Crown Court · Met Police

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