15th July 2024
Thames Valley Police is releasing an image of a man officers wish to speak to as they believe he may have vital information about an attempted theft from a motor vehicle at the Oxford services on the M40.
At around 9.30pm on 7 June this year, an offender broke into a silver Hyundai i20 while the driver was in Welcome Break Oxford Services M40 at junction 8A of the motorway near Wheatley.
The offender was searching in the vehicle’s back seat and boot before being disrupted by a member of the public and fleeing.
Investigating officer PC Aled Pal, of the Thame Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “I am appealing to anybody who recognises this man to please get in touch with us as we believe he may have vital information about this attempted theft from a motor vehicle.
“If you are the man pictured, please come forward as soon as possible.
“To contact us, call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43240268260.
“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”
