South Oxhey Tesco 'meat theft' sparks police CCTV appeal

Today (July 20), police released CCTV images of two people they want to speak to following the alleged theft from the store in Prestwick Road, South Oxhey, on Thursday, June 6.

The police would like to speak to this person (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

The meat was stolen at around 2.35pm and then just before 10pm on the same day more items were taken from Tesco worth £150.

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Police community support officer Brent Munday, who is investigating, said: “The two people pictured are believed to have been in the area at around the time of the incident and may be able to help with ongoing enquiries.

Police would like to speak to this person. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

“If you know these people or if you are pictured, please email me via at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/54491/23.”

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In an unrelated incident, police say a gun may have been involved after a wounded man was found at Woodside Playing Fields in Horseshoe Lane at around 7.22pm yesterday (July 19).

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The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered injuries which are not believed to be life threatening but has apparently been recovering well.

The suspect evaded an “extensive” search of the area, which involved a police helicopter being called out and locals reported seeing armed police. The force is continuing to investigate.

Anyone with information can report it by calling non-emergency number 101, quoting ISR 757 of 19 July.