Series 20 Plot
Crimewatch hits the streets of Britain to appeal for help with unsolved cases.
Crimewatch Live Series 20 aired on September 30th, 2024.
Series 20 Episodes
1. Explosive Act
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
The National Crime Agency hunt for a top-level money launderer who’s on the run.
3. Forgotten for 17 Years
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
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
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
An audacious gang blow up ATMs to get to the cash inside.
7. Catching a Monster
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.