Six Londoners Sought by Police on Crimestoppers Wanted List
Appeals include a rapist, a murder probe suspect, and individuals wanted for drug and theft offences.
Crimestoppers, the independent charity, has published a list of individuals believed to be in London who are wanted by police forces. The appeals include those wanted for serious offences such as rape and murder investigations, as well as drug importations and theft.
Individuals Sought by Police
Shasho Mohammedi is wanted on recall to prison after being released from HMP Belmarsh. He has connections to Hounslow, among other UK locations. Alexandru Oprea is wanted for rape; he received a sentence exceeding 11 years for rape, sexual assaults, and indecent exposure after failing to attend his trial. The offences occurred in Essex in 2023, and Oprea has links to London, Leicester, and Romania.
Police are searching for Pierre Thompson, 41, from west London, as part of inquiries into a murder. Simon Whyte, 55, died following a shooting on Harrow Road in Stonebridge on December 19, 2025. Detective Inspector Jim Barry stated that six months after Mr Whyte's death, his family is seeking answers and urged the public to report any information on Thompson's whereabouts.
Rayan Mayou is wanted on suspicion of robbing a high-value watch at Regents Park Underground Station. The incident involved two individuals allegedly stealing a watch from a victim. Mayou's last known address was in Croydon. Reece Westley Jillings is wanted on suspicion of conspiracy to import and supply cocaine, relating to a Metropolitan Police investigation named Operation Detox.
Nicolae Anghel is wanted on a warrant for failing to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court for extradition offences. He was scheduled to attend court on January 24. The Crimestoppers charity advises the public not to approach any wanted individuals but to contact them on 0800 555 111 or police on 101 with any information.
Public Appeal for Information
The list, compiled by Crimestoppers, includes individuals wanted for a range of offences. Police are urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these individuals to come forward. The charity provides a confidential service for reporting crime.
Questions this report answers
01Who is wanted by police in London?
Six individuals with links to London are wanted by police and featured on the Crimestoppers list. They include Shasho Mohammedi (recall to prison), Alexandru Oprea (rape), Pierre Thompson (murder investigation), Rayan Mayou (high-value watch robbery), Reece Westley Jillings (conspiracy to supply cocaine), and Nicolae Anghel (failure to appear in court).
02What is Alexandru Oprea wanted for?
Alexandru Oprea is wanted for rape. He was sentenced to over 11 years in prison for rape, sexual assaults, and indecent exposure after failing to attend his trial. The offences were committed in Essex in 2023.
03What is Pierre Thompson wanted for?
Pierre Thompson is wanted by police in connection with a murder investigation. Simon Whyte, 55, died after being shot on Harrow Road in Stonebridge on December 19, 2025. Police are appealing for the public's help to locate Thompson.
04How can I report information about wanted individuals?
If you see any of the wanted individuals, do not approach them. Instead, you should call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or the police on 101. Information can be provided anonymously.
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