Two people are due to appear in court today after a series of burglaries in Orpington.

On Thursday (August 1), suspects were caught on doorbell footage during a burglary in Orpington.

On Friday (August 2), another burglary was reported, involving suspects in a yellow Mercedes Sprinter.

The car was later linked to a house in Dartford.

On the same day, police were patrolling and recognised the same vehicle from intel and conducted a stop.

This led to the arrest of a person who was allegedly found with stolen items.

Further investigations linked the suspect to a series of burglaries, and they were sent to custody in Bromley.

A Section 18 search was completed of the suspect's address, where another suspect was present.

Suspect one was arrested on suspicion of two counts of burglary, handling stolen goods, no driving license and no insurance.

Suspect two was arrested on suspicion of two counts of burglary and handling stolen goods.

Both have been remanded for court today (August 5).

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “On 1st August 2024, suspects were caught on doorbell footage during a burglary in Orpington.

“The next day, another burglary was reported, involving suspects in a yellow Mercedes Sprinter.

“The vehicle was later linked to an address in Dartford.

“On 2nd August, police were patrolling and recognised the same vehicle from intel and conducted a stop, leading to the arrest of a suspect, who was found with stolen items.

“Further investigation and quick police action linked the suspect to a series of burglaries and transported to Bromley Custody.

“An S18 search was completed of the suspect's address, where another suspect was present.

“They were also arrested for burglary and taken into custody.

“Suspect 1 was arrested for Burglary x2, handling stolen goods, no driving license, no insurance.

“Suspect 2 was arrested for Burglary x2, Handling stolen goods.

“Both suspects have been remanded for court today.”