POLICE have launched an operation to crackdown on burglaries in Lewisham.

Operation Sark is being run in the lead-up to Christmas with increased patrols and more searches of cars travelling through the borough.

Detective Superintendent Si Cunneen said: "With the increased number of officers patrolling across the borough we aim to identify, locate and arrest those perpetrators who are responsible for the break-ins that are occurring.

"I would like to appeal for support from the community to be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour."

A similar six-week initiative in the summer led to 366 arrests.

Anyone with information should call police on 0208 284 8443 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.