Theft and assault at Banbury Waitrose
26/11/2021
A trolley loaded with alcohol was taken and security threatened with a glass bottle
Police are hunting for a man who took alcohol from Waitrose in Banbury and threatened a security guard with a bottle when challenged after leaving the store without paying.
They have issued a CCTV image of a person they would like to speak to in relation to the incident, which happened at 5.40pm on Wednesday 17 November.
A man filled a trolley with a large quantity of spirits and other alcoholic drinks. After leaving the store when he was confronted by security the offender then threatened them with a glass bottle.
He left the scene in a grey Suzuki Swift.
Investigating officer PC Rebecca Biddle, based at Banbury police station, said: “We would like to appeal to anybody who recognises the man in this image to please get in touch as we believe they may have information in connection with this theft.
“You can contact us either making a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 43210408799.
“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Published: by the Banbury FM News Team
