Phone stolen from woman on Banbury footpath

16/10/2021

Thursday morning robbery by a man with a black hat pulled over his face like a balaclava

A woman had her mobile phone stolen whilst walking along the path behind Nursery Drive on Thursday (October 14).   Despite trying to resist the theft the offender managed to get hold of the phone and ran off with it.

The path runs behind the Southam Road cemetery ground at the JDE coffee factory site.

It was at around 9am that the victim, a woman in her thirties, was approached by a man along the footpath.    

The man grabbed the victim’s wrist and tried to take the phone out of her hand. She refused to give the mobile to the man who then shouted at her and he managed to take the phone from her.   He ran away towards the JDE Coffee Factory.

The phone stolen was a lilac Samsung Galaxy S20.

The offender is described as a man, approximately 6ft tall, with a muscular build. He was wearing a black leather jacket, dark blue jeans and black trainers, with a black hat pulled over his face like a balaclava. He also spoke with an Eastern European accent.

Thames Valley Police is asking for any witnesses to get in contact.

Designated investigator, Nicola Manze, based at Banbury police station, said: “I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or has any information about what happened, to please come forward.

“You can make a report by calling 101 or via the online reporting tool on the website. Please quote reference 43210463129 in your report.

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


Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam

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