Police seek machete-wielding e-bike rider after threats in Chinnor

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 16:53 · Archive

Thames Valley Police are searching for an e-bike rider who allegedly threatened two men with a machete in Chinnor on Saturday, 1 November. Both victims were men in their 30s, threatened at the junction between Estover Way and Middle Way at about 12.30pm. Police confirmed that no one was injured and nothing was stolen.

The rider was described as a man in his early 20s, black or of mixed ethnic background, wearing a black balaclava and black clothing. He was riding a black Surron-style e-bike with a machete in his waistband. Police said this was the only description they had at the time.

Thames Valley Police said they 'will not tolerate such behaviour in our communities' and are investigating. Anyone with information can call 101 or report online, quoting reference number 43260569559. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online. Police are asking anyone with CCTV, dash-cam or video doorbell footage to come forward.

How it is being reported

• Machete-wielding e-bike rider wanted for 'threatening' two menPolice are looking for the Surron-style e-bike rider who had a machete in his waistband and threatened two men in Chinnor.Oxfordshire Guardian · 3 Nov, 16:29
• Machete-wielding e-bike rider wanted for 'threatening' two menPolice are looking for the Surron-style e-bike rider who had a machete in his waistband and threatened two men in Chinnor.Oxford Mail · 3 Nov, 16:29

In this story: Thames Valley Police · Chinnor · Estover Way · Middle Way

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