Police CLOSE case after shopper poos on shelf at The Range

The incident occurred at the brand’s Banbury branch on Cherwell Street at around 1.40pm on Wednesday, March 25.

With Thames Valley Police alerted to the defecation, the situation has been subsequently described as “criminal damage”.

Investigating officer, police constable Robert Watson, previously said that he is looking for people who witnessed the incident.

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An initial appeal on Sunday, April 5, released an image of a woman whom the force wanted to speak to as part of the investigation.

Then, in an update on Monday, April 6, the force informed the public that they are no longer looking for the woman pictured.

A spokesperson for the Cherwell unit said: “We would like to thank the public for their assistance following our appeal relating to a criminal damage incident in Banbury on March 25.

“We have now removed the request to identify an individual, but our investigation continues.”

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Now, Thames Valley Police has provided a final update on the incident, stating that the case has been closed with no arrests made.

A spokesperson for the force said: “This case is now closed as the incident has been dealt with to the satisfaction of all involved.”

Last week, enquiries remained ongoing as a short statement from the force said: “No arrests have been made at the moment, but our enquiries are ongoing.”