Asdrit Kapaj, dubbed the Wimbledon Prowler, targeted wealthy homeowners across Wimbledon over about 15 years and was believed by Met detectives to have carried out up to 200 break-ins, stealing up to 5 million of goods. He pleaded guilty to 26 offences and was jailed for 14 years in 2019. Kapaj used tactics such as slashed security camera wires, painted-over lenses, entering through upstairs windows, and wearing a distinctive fishing hat and face covering. He travelled from Greater Manchester to carry out raids and often moved via residents' back gardens to avoid roadside cameras. Victims described fear and outrage at his release after six years served.
The notorious Wimbledon Prowler, who targeted some of Britain's wealthiest homeowners during a decade-long crime spree, has been released from prison after serving just 40% of his 14-year sentence. He was jailed for 14 years in 2019 following a string of burglaries which left residents terrified of falling victim to the thief. But he has now reportedly been released from prison after serving just six years of his 14-year sentence, according to the Daily Mail.
Met detectives believed the expert thief may have been behind 200 break-ins over the course of 15 years, and have stolen up to 5 million of goods. Kapaj attracted the nickname The Wimbledon Prowler after detectives linked break-ins which started in 2006. His hallmarks included slashed security cameras wires, painting over the lenses, entering the homes through upstairs windows, and wearing a distinctive fishing hat and face covering.
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