Police hunt for man wanted over supermarket thefts

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 14:01 · Archive

Police are seeking Robert Pyne, 53, in connection with multiple shoplifting offences at Abingdon supermarkets.

Police are hunting for Robert Pyne, aged 53, in connection with multiple shoplifting offences reported between May 2025 and October 2026 at supermarkets in Abingdon, including Aldi and Waitrose stores.

Pyne is described as a white man approximately 5ft 8ins tall with a slim build and scruffy brown hair. He has a distinctive injury to the top of his left ear, which is partially missing. He is often seen wearing dark clothing and carrying a burgundy backpack and has been seen using a black and orange e-bike. He is known to frequent the Northcourt area of Abingdon, including around Buscot Drive and the Boundary House pub.

Investigating officer Police Constable Alfie White of the retail crime unit said: 'We have carried out extensive enquiries to locate Robert Pyne over a number of months, but so far these have been unsuccessful. We are now asking for the public's help.' Anyone with information is asked to call 999 with reference number 43260329609, or call 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Police advise the public not to approach Pyne if spotted.

Police hunt for man wanted over supermarket thefts — Image: Oxfordshire Guardian

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Hunt for wanted man with partially missing ear after Waitrose and Aldi offencesPolice are on the hunt for a wanted man with a partially missing ear after in connection with a number of shoplifting offences.Oxfordshire Guardian · 14 Nov, 13:16
Hunt for wanted man with partially missing ear after Waitrose and Aldi offencesPolice are on the hunt for a wanted man with a partially missing ear after in connection with a number of shoplifting offences.Oxford Mail · 14 Nov, 13:16

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