Residents unite work together as police arrest man after ‘jewellery stolen’

Thames Valley Police officers from Bicester Police Station arrested a man on suspicious of attempting to carry out a distraction Burglary in Nuffield Close in Bicester earlier this afternoon (Wednesday, February 5).

This was in response to several calls from residents, who reported that the man had stated that he was interested in buying unwanted or broken gold and silver jewellery as a means of entering people’s homes. 

The callers recognised the man as the same person responsible for targeting a vulnerable neighbour a few weeks previously Friday, January 24 in a distraction Burglary, where several items were stolen, including family jewellery of great sentimental value.

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The suspect is now in custody at Banbury Police Station awaiting interview say police.

TVP commended the efforts of the local community in Bicester for their part in helping officers to make an arrest this week.

A spokesperson for the force said: “This is an outstanding example of community spirit in Bicester and we’d like to thank everyone who was so vigilant and supportive of police actions.

“Resilient communities where neighbours notice and report suspicious activity play a vital part in fighting crime.

“Find out who’s making your street a safer place by looking up your nearest Neighbourhood Watch scheme online.”