Crimewatch Live - Season 20

First aired: 9/30/2024 15 episodes

Crimewatch hits the streets of Britain to appeal for help with unsolved cases.

Episodes

1. Explosive Act

Aired: 9/30/2024

Greater Manchester Police need help finding who started a fire that took the life of a seven-year-old. And how a team of officers took down a dangerous man armed with explosives.

2. On the Run

Aired: 10/1/2024

The National Crime Agency hunt for a top-level money launderer who’s on the run.

3. Forgotten for 17 Years

Aired: 10/2/2024

When the alarm is raised about a vulnerable young woman whom no-one has seen alive for years, police unravel a tragic case of neglect and murder.

4. Confession

Aired: 10/3/2024

When police question a thief with many disguises, they’re shocked when he confesses to much more. And detectives need help identifying a woman being used as a drug mule.

5. Dark Web Dealings

Aired: 10/4/2024

Police investigate a dealer who operates on the dark web. Plus an appeal from a woman whose mum disappeared over 30 years ago.

6. The ATM Gang

Aired: 10/7/2024

An audacious gang blow up ATMs to get to the cash inside.

7. Catching a Monster

Aired: 10/8/2024

After South Wales Police receive a disturbing report about a historic rape from the 1970s, they set out to investigate and uncover a sinister abuser.

8. Human Traffic

Aired: 10/9/2024

Detectives discuss their devastating investigation into the death of 39 smuggled immigrants who died in a lorry. And police need help to solve the brutal cold-case murder of Karen Hales.

9. ATM Snatchers

Aired: 10/10/2024

Police use CCTV and ANPR cameras to trace a group of thieves operating across the country after they broke into a new supermarket in Warrington and stole nearly £17,000 worth of cash and goods.

10. Attack at the Beach

Aired: 10/11/2024

After an appeal about a shocking rape of a teenager, detectives explain how they caught the attacker. And do you have information about a calculated distraction theft?

11. Collision Investigators

Aired: 10/14/2024

When a woman is killed in a collision, specialist investigators must determine who is responsible. And the family of Anita Rose, who was left for dead on her dog walk, are pleading for help on the death of their mother.

12. Running towards Danger

Aired: 10/15/2024

An incredible story of bravery as police rescue residents at a caravan site that’s on fire, and an appeal about Robert Hart, who died after being punched at a festival.

13. Three Times over the Limit

Aired: 10/16/2024

The heartbreaking case of a drunk driver whose recklessness killed an eight-month-old baby. And do you have information about the murder of Camille Gordon, killed on the streets of London?

14. New Crimewave

Aired: 10/17/2024

How criminals stole tens of thousands of pounds worth of GPS devices from farm machinery as part of a nationwide crime ring. Plus an appeal to find the remains of Suzanne Pilley.

15. The Murder of Paul McGrath

Aired: 10/18/2024

The family of Paul McGrath who was killed in 1997 are appealing for help. Plus the dog handler of the year tells us about his outstanding work with canine companion PD Vixen.