Oxfordshire

Police Search for Banbury Man After £2,000 Burglary

By

Karen McGinn
9 March 2026, 11:14 am

Thames Valley Police are asking for the public’s help to find a 30-year-old man from Banbury, Oxfordshire, who is wanted after a local burglary. Officers are looking for Jon Mobey following an incident at Church Lane where more than £2,000 was stolen.

The police have issued a clear warning to residents not to approach Mobey if he is spotted. Anyone who has information about where he is should contact the authorities immediately by calling 999 and giving the reference number 43250656318.

Another local man has already been arrested in connection with the same theft. The 19-year-old was arrested as part of the investigation and has been released on bail until 24 March 2026 while officers continue their work.

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