Crimestoppers seeks 17 wanted individuals with London links
Police urge public to contact them with information about convicted rapist Alexandru Oprea and murder suspect Pierre Thompson
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Crimestoppers has issued an appeal for information about 17 individuals wanted by police forces across the UK, all of whom have links to London. The list includes Alexandru Oprea, who was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for rape, sexual assaults and indecent exposure in June 2026 after failing to attend his trial. The offences took place in Essex in 2023.
Oprea, who has tattoos covering both arms, his chest and stomach, is believed to have connections to London, Leicester and Romania. His victim said the sentencing brought back traumatic memories and expressed hope he would be found soon. She described the wait for justice as a three-year ordeal.
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Murder suspect sought in west London killing
Police are also searching for Pierre Thompson, 41, in connection with the murder of Simon Whyte, 55, who was shot on Harrow Road in Stonebridge on 19 December 2025. Detective Inspector Jim Barry, leading the investigation, said the victim’s family remains desperate for answers six months after his death.
“Today marks six months since Simon’s death and his family and friends are continuing to come to terms with their loss. They are desperate for answers as to what happened that evening.”
Detective Inspector Jim Barry, Metropolitan Police
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Barry said extensive enquiries had been carried out but urged the public to come forward with any information about Thompson’s whereabouts. The appeal marks the latest effort to progress the investigation into Whyte’s killing.
Other individuals sought by police
Among the other individuals sought is Faycel Nemir, wanted on suspicion of robbery in Westminster on 2 February 2026. Nemir, in his early 20s, has a tattoo of a red star below his left eye and speaks with an Eastern European accent. Police believe he may still be in London.
Reece Westley Jillings, in his 40s, is wanted on suspicion of conspiracy to import and supply cocaine as part of a Metropolitan Police investigation named Operation Detox. Jillings has a distinctive croaky London accent and is approximately 5ft 8in tall.
Billy Tumner, 37, is wanted after being unlawfully at large from Ford Open Prison since 5 April 2026. He has been spotted at London Bridge Underground Station and has links to Essex, Suffolk and London. Tumner is approximately 6ft tall and was last seen wearing a black puffer jacket.
How to report information
Crimestoppers has urged anyone with information about the whereabouts of any of the 17 individuals to contact them anonymously on 0800 555 111 or to call police on 101. The charity stressed that members of the public should not approach the individuals themselves.
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+Who is Alexandru Oprea and why is he wanted?
Alexandru Oprea was sentenced to over 11 years in prison for rape, sexual assaults and indecent exposure in June 2026. He failed to attend his trial and is now wanted by police. He has links to London, Leicester and Romania and is described as having extensive tattoos.
+What happened to Simon Whyte?
Simon Whyte, 55, was shot and killed on Harrow Road in Stonebridge on 19 December 2025. Police are seeking Pierre Thompson, 41, in connection with the murder. The investigation is ongoing, and the victim’s family has appealed for information.
+How can I report information about these wanted individuals?
Crimestoppers has asked the public to contact them anonymously on 0800 555 111 or to call police on 101 if they have information about any of the 17 wanted individuals. The charity warned against approaching the individuals directly.
+Are all the wanted individuals connected to London?
All 17 individuals sought by Crimestoppers have links to London, though some may also have connections to other parts of the UK or abroad. Police believe they may be in the capital or elsewhere in the country.
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