Police warn of vehicle theft spike in Oxfordshire village

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 08:32 · Archive

Thames Valley Police have warned residents of Berinsfield of a spike in vehicle thefts and theft attempts.

Thames Valley Police have issued a warning after reports of several car thefts and theft attempts in Berinsfield, near Wallingford. A red tipper truck was stolen from Fane Drive or Cherwell Road overnight on 19 October, sometime between 5pm and 7am the next morning. The vehicle was recovered by police in the following days, but officers noted that 'multiple other vehicles' were 'tried' by the thieves during the same period.

Police are asking residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. They are appealing for people to review CCTV, Ring doorbell or dashcam footage covering the times of the incidents, particularly anything showing suspicious behaviour, unknown persons checking vehicles, or unusual vehicle movements. Anyone with relevant information or footage should contact Thames Valley Police quoting reference number 4326054905.

Separately, police from the Rural Crime Taskforce recently pulled over a Mercedes in Watlington and found cannabis inside. The vehicle was seized and the driver was dealt with for having no insurance or road tax.

How it is being reported

• Police warning amid spike in vehicle thefts in villagePeople in Berinsfield have been warned after a spate of car thefts and theft attempts and other vehicle crimes in the area.Oxford Mail · 21 Oct, 08:12
• Police warning amid spike in vehicle thefts in villagePeople in Berinsfield have been warned after a spate of car thefts and theft attempts and other vehicle crimes in the area.Oxfordshire Guardian · 21 Oct, 08:02

In this story: Thames Valley Police · Berinsfield · Wallingford · Fane Drive · Cherwell Road · Watlington

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