Statement 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 25 March.

“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 third update on the incident, stating that no arrests have been made at this time.

A short statement from the force today (Wednesday, April 8) said: “No arrests have been made at the moment, but our enquiries are ongoing.”

If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to get in touch with Thames Valley Police, either by making a report online or by calling the force on 101, quoting reference 43260146564.

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