Police issue warnings to West Oxfordshire about burglaries

Thames Valley Police are issuing a warning to residents of West Oxfordshire after two burglaries in Carterton.

At approximately 2.30am on Sunday morning (11/4), a man entered a property on Orchard Way though an unlocked door while the occupants were sleeping. An 18-year-old-girl was woken up by the noise and saw the man. She screamed and he ran off. He is described as about 5ft 10ins tall, and of medium build. He was wearing a thick, padded black jacket with the hood up. He also had a red bandana with a white pattern on tied around his face. Nothing was stolen.

The second incident was at Glenmore Road at around 3.20am on Monday (12/4) morning. It is believed that burglars entered the property through an insecure front door and took a number of items including a silver and black Nokia 2630 mobile phone, perfume, credit and debit cards, a purse, a handbag and keys.

Det Sgt Dick White of the Priority Crime Team, who is investigating the burglaries, issued this warning: “In both of these offences, burglars have taken advantage of unlocked doors. I’d like to remind residents of West Oxfordshire to be on their guard and remain vigilant.

“Always lock your doors and windows, whatever time of day. Thieves are opportunistic – don’t give them that opportunity. If you see any suspicious activity, give us a call and we will follow it up.

“I am also appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward and help with our enquiries.”

If you have any information regarding these incidents, then please contact Thames Valley Police on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or give your name, please call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.