Detectives are urging the public to come forward with any information regarding the death of a 75-year-old woman at a residential property in Tottenham, N17.
On Monday, 13 January, police were called to Reynardson Road by the London Ambulance Service following concerns for a woman’s welfare. Upon arrival, officers forced entry into the property and discovered Pepita Sakirecili, also known as Pepita Garcia, deceased.
It is believed that Pepita may have passed away sometime before Christmas, though the cause of death remains unknown.
As part of the ongoing investigation, Dominic Whitton, 40 (born 22 April 1984), of Reynardson Road, N17, has been charged with preventing a lawful burial.
Detective Inspector Barry Hart, from the Metropolitan Police Specialist Crime Unit, stated:
“We are investigating the circumstances surrounding Pepita’s death and are appealing to anyone who knew her to come forward.
“We would like to understand more about her life and any events leading up to her death. If you have any information, no matter how small, it could be crucial to our enquiries.
“We are also asking for anyone with mobile phone or dashcam footage taken in Reynardson Road between 16 October 2024 and 31 January 2025 to contact police.
“Additionally, we are particularly keen to trace a taxi driver who drove Pepita to her home in August 2024. The driver may have witnessed her struggling to lift building materials she had purchased and may even have recorded footage of her due to concerns for her welfare.”
Anyone with information or relevant footage is urged to contact police via the link provided. To remain completely anonymous, you can also reach out to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
