Probe into ‘robbery’ at Boots in Oxfordshire market town

Thames Valley Police said that products were stolen from the Boots store on Thame High Street at 3.45pm on February 22.

A man and woman were reportedly involved, loading bags with products from the store say police.

As they left with the stolen items a member of the public was pushed out of their way.

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As part of its investigation the force is asking for the public’s help and has released CCTV image of an individual officers would like to speak to.

Investigating officer PC Patrick Edgar said: “We’re looking to identify the people in this CCTV image as we believe they may have information that could help our investigation.

A man the police would like to speak to in connection with a Thame incident (Image: TVP)

“If this person is you, or you recognise who they are, I would ask you to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police, either by making a report online or by calling us on 101, quoting reference 43260089266.

“Witnesses can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Thames Valley Police has released consistent updates about tackling retail crime over the past year.

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Last October, in an operation called October Op Purchase, the force recorded 406 incidents of theft from shops in Oxfordshire, with 142 positive outcomes, representing a 35 per cent positive outcome rate.

A positive outcome means formal action was taken, such as a charge, caution, or community resolution.

During the same period, 49 individuals were arrested for shoplifting, said the police.