Oxfordshire ‘shoplifter’ charged as Iceland chicken found

Thames Valley Police has said that a man – whose name has not been revealed – was arrested then charged in Banbury town centre yesterday (Monday, April 20).

Police say he was seen “acting suspiciously and officers subsequently found out he was wanted for several shoplifting offences”.

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In addition, they reportedly located a stash of stolen goods nearby, taken from Iceland, including bread, milk and chicken breasts from the supermarket.

The suspect was charged and remanded into custody.

A spokesperson for the Cherwell unit’s team said: “While out on patrol in Banbury town centre yesterday, PC Freeman and PC Staite‑Loveridge spotted a familiar face acting suspiciously.

The products discovered by Thames Valley Police in Banbury (Image: TVP)

“A quick check of the area led officers to a stash of stolen goods hidden in a nearby bush.

“The male was detained and found to be wanted for several other shoplifting offences. He was arrested, charged, and has now been remanded in custody.

“A great bit of proactive policing and teamwork from the team.”

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This follows a woman being charged with shoplifting offences in Banbury last month.

Thames Valley Police said it caught a woman in the town on Wednesday, March 11, wanted on suspicion of multiple shoplifting offences.

After her arrest, she was charged and on Thursday, March 12, was given a 12 week prison sentence at court.