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DNA on Spray Links Burglar to £500k Heist Spree
6 Nov
Summary
- Burglar jailed for over £500,000 in thefts across four counties.
- DNA on a cleaning spray bottle led to the burglar's capture.
- Victims describe lasting fear and violation after the break-ins.
A serial burglar, Dionis Doku, has been sentenced to three years and 10 months in prison for a string of high-value thefts. Doku, an Albanian national, targeted nine properties across London, Kent, Surrey, and Buckinghamshire between October 2025 and February 2026, amassing over £500,000 in stolen goods, including designer bags and jewelry.
His downfall came after investigators found his DNA on a bottle of antibacterial spray used to clean a crime scene in Sevenoaks. This crucial evidence linked him to burglaries in Ashford, Putney, and Virginia Water, among others. Doku was apprehended in Ealing after his vehicle was identified in connection with a burglary in Virginia Water.
The impact on victims has been severe, with one stating their children suffer from sleepless nights and fear being alone in rooms. Another victim described their home, once a sanctuary, as now a place of fear and violation following the invasion.
Kent Police highlighted the extensive cross-county collaboration and innovative investigation techniques, including the use of DNA evidence, that led to Doku's successful prosecution.
