Police appeal after spate of burglaries in the area (Status-Press release)

THE Police are appealing for information after a recent spate of burglaries in South Oxfordshire, including one in Chinnor.

On Friday (24/7/09), during the day, nine properties were broken into from Watlington, Aston Rowant, then in Spring Lane, Chinnor and on to Lower Shiplake and Stoke Row, near Henley.

There have been reports of two white men, aged around 16 to 18 years old, in the areas at the time of the burglaries. It is possible that they could have been in a small blue vehicle.

Det Sgt Frankie Jarvis, investigating the burglaries said: “I suspect that these burglaries could be linked and I?m keen to catch those responsible.
“In most of the burglaries the thieves stole mainly cash and jewellery.
“I would urge anyone who may have seen the two men or any suspicious activity in the area to contact the police.”

Anyone with information about the burglaries is asked to contact DC Boyle at Witney police station via 0845 8 505 505, or if you don?t want to talk to the police or give your name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

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