Police issue public warning after stranger enters Oxfordshire property

The incident occurred earlier today (Saturday, June 13) in Carterton, according to Thames Valley Police.

A report came in today of a man aged between 50 and 60 years old entering a property without knocking or ringing the bell.

The stranger then went upstairs and, upon seeing the resident, exclaimed that he had made a mistake and gone to the wrong property.

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Thames Valley Police has said that the resident was clearly unnerved by this and called the force for reassurance.

A statement from the force alerting the public to the incident, made in the intention of “awareness”, was made later this afternoon.

A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “At this time, we have no reason to suspect any offences were committed or due to be.

“But for public awareness, we are giving a description of the male.

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“He is described as 50 to 60 years old with balding, but white hair, while he was dressed in grey shorts and a T-shirt.

“The man spoke well, but no vehicle was seen in the area. The location was a side road off Alvescot Road heading out of Carterton.

“If you have any concerns of this nature, please contact us on 101 or online.

“Alternatively, if any person enters your property, find a safe place and call us on 999.

“The resident concerned is safe and well with some added security advice. Thank you.”