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Anthony Chieke wanted by UK police for stealing large amounts of cash from eight mosques

Mr Chieke is described as being around six feet, eight inches tall, with a shaved, balding head and stubble, and goes by several names, including Abraham Jakoboits.

• October 18, 2024
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The UK Metropolitan Police have released an image of a man, Anthony Chieke, following a spate of burglaries at mosques around the country.

Mr Chieke is 55 years old.

Large amounts of cash have allegedly been stolen from eight mosques, including one in Manor Park, Newham, east London, over the last year, according to a statement by the Met.

Mr Chieke is described as being around six feet, eight inches tall, with a shaved, balding head and stubble, and goes by several names, including Abraham Jakoboits.

Mr Chieke was last seen in Mitcham, south London, in May.

He is wanted for 12 offences, including bail offences, failure to appear in court and burglary.

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