A man has pleaded guilty, just days after two burglaries.

Police are on the look out for even more suspects, following a burglary in Winnington Road, Highgate, on Wednesday (November 20) at 7pm.

After a group of suspects saw police, one of them armed with a pickaxe moved towards officers.

Five men then made off in a black Audi A3 and officers pursued the suspects.

In Osborne Road, Finsbury Park, the suspects abandoned the car, which was stolen and driven using false number plates.

One man was arrested, while the others escaped in a black BMW 5 series.

Officers recovered stolen Winnington Road items inside the car, as well as cash and jewellery stolen during a burglary in Sheldon Avenue at 6pm that evening.

John Cooper, of Lymington Avenue in Wood Green, pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary at Willesden Magistrates’ Court today (November 22).

The 40-year-old has been remanded in custody and officers await details of a date for his sentencing.

Community policing teams will be conducting additional patrols across Barnet over the next few weeks, the Metropolitan Police said.

Detective Inspector Peter Fernandez, one of the senior officers investigating burglaries in north-west London, said: “I am pleased that officers were able to arrest one person, who has been convicted of burglary. Our investigation is now focused on identifying the four outstanding suspects, and I am appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.

“The four men were wearing dark clothing and driving a black BMW 5 series. Might you have seen these men or this car on Wednesday evening? If you saw anything suspicious or have any information please contact police or, to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers.

“We understand burglary is a key concern within the communities of Barnet. This arrest is part of the Met’s ongoing response to burglaries in north-west London.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference 6443/20non. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111,