Oxford man arrested after ‘robbery’ at Tesco cash machine

Thames Valley Police said they would like to speak to a white man, aged 20 to 30 of slim build who they believe was the victim of a robbery.

They have released a photo of the man who is also said to be around 5 ft 9ins tall.

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The theft at around 11.20pm on February 23 was reported by a witness who said that a group of four people demanded money from the victim and threatened him with an offensive weapon.

This was at the Tesco cash machine on Headington Road with cash taken.

A man the police would like to speak to in connection with the Headington robbery (Image: TVP)

A spokesperson for the police said: “At around 11.20pm on 23 February, a group of four people demanded money from the victim, who was using the Tesco cash machine on Headington Road, and threatened him with an offensive weapon.

“The offenders stole a quantity of cash but the victim was not injured.

“This was reported by a witness so we are yet to talk to the victim, who is described as a white man aged from 20-30, of slim build, and around 5ft 9ins tall.”

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The force added that they had since arrested a 36-year-old man from Oxford on suspicion of robbery and possession of an offensive weapon in public.

He was released on police bail until 22 April.

Anyone who recognises the man pictured, or the man himself, is asked to contact the police quoting reference number 43260091713.