Ford Ranger stolen from Oxfordshire village in overnight theft
A pickup Ford Ranger car was stolen from an Oxfordshire village in the "early hours" overnight, as police appeal for information.
The theft occurred in Church Meadow, Milton Under Wychwood, near Chipping Norton, overnight on Sunday, June 23, in the early hours of Monday at about 2.45am.
Thames Valley Police for Cherwell and West are now appealing for anyone who lives in the surrounding area to check security footage and come forward with any information.
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A spokesperson for the force said: "We are appealing to local residents for any information, CCTV, ring doorbell footage, or dashcam recordings from around this time that may assist with the investigation.
"Even the smallest detail could be crucial.
"If you live in the surrounding area, please check your security footage between 2:30am and 3:30am for any unusual activity, unfamiliar vehicles, or people.
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"If you have any further information, please contact police on 101 and quote reference number 43250310803."
The spokesperson added that For Ranger pickups are frequently targeted by thieves "due to their value and versatility".
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Advice issued to vehicle owners to reduce the risk of theft includes using visible deterrents like a steering lock, CCTV or a video doorbell.
An engine immobiliser can prevent the vehicle from starting without the correct fob and a GPS tracker can help recover the car if its taken.
Parking in a well-lit or secured area and properly storing keyless entry fobs can help protect vehicles from theft, too.
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