CCTV appeal following theft – Oxford

Thames Valley Police is releasing CCTV images of individuals officers would like to speak to following a theft in Oxford.

Between 12.30am and 12.50am on Wednesday 11 December on Meadow Lane, two offenders entered the back-garden of a property and stole multiple statues, worth around £35,000. The offenders left in a dark coloured van.

The stolen items were located in nearby field.

The first offender is described as a man in his early to mid-30s, with dark coloured stubble and a thin moustache. He was seen to be wearing dark navy trousers and a zip-up hooded top and black coloured wellies.

The second offender is described as a man between 50 and 60-years-old. He was seen to be wearing dark navy coloured trousers, a black zip-up hooded top, with a light coloured shirt underneath and a blue baseball cap and black and grey Nike Airmax 95 trainers.

Investigating officer PC Evelyn Moore, based at Cowley Police station, said: “I am appealing to anyone who recognises the individuals pictured as they may have vital information to assist us with our enquiries.

“If you have any information relating to this incident, please call 101 or report it online, quoting 43240598047.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its website.”

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