Police are probing the death of a pensioner in north London as a man has been charged with preventing her burial. Pepita Sakirecili, 75, was found dead at a property in Reynardson Road, Tottenham, on January 13 by officers responding to a call over concern for her welfare. Detectives said she is believed to have died some time before Christmas, and that her cause of death was currently unknown. Dominic Whitton, 40, also of Reynardson Road, has been charged with preventing a lawful burial in connection with the investigation.
Detectives said on Monday that they were keen to speak to anyone who knew Pepita, and also a taxi driver who had previously raised concerns about Pepita’s welfare in August 2024. Met Detective Inspector Barry Hart said: “Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding Pepita’s death and we are appealing for information from anyone who knew Pepita. “We are keen to hear from anyone who may be able to provide any background on her life. We would like to build a picture as to what may have happened to Pepita.
“We are also appealing for anyone with mobile phone or dashcam footage, taken in Reynardson Road between 16, October 2024 and 31, January, to contact police. “I am particularly keen to trace a taxi driver who drove Pepita to the address in Reynardson Road in August 2024 and witnessed Pepita struggling to lift building supplies that she had bought. “We believe the driver was concerned about her welfare and may have recorded Pepita on their mobile phone.”.
