TWO teenagers and two men were arrested on suspicion of robbery after three iPhones and a Samsung tablet were stolen from a shop in Bicester.

The incident happened at the Vodafone in Pioneer Square at about 3.50pm on Sunday (November 13).

It was reported that three offenders smashed a display cabinet and stole the items.

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A member of the public, a man in his 20s, tried to intervene but was hit over the head with a metal stand by one of the offenders.

Police could not confirm the extent of the man’s injuries but were able to confirm that the stolen items have since been recovered.

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “It was reported three offenders smashed a display cabinet and stole three iPhones and a Samsung tablet.

A 16-year-old boy from Waltham Abbey, Essex, was arrested on suspicion of robbery and criminal damage on Sunday.

“A 16-year-old boy from Enfield, London, was arrested on suspicion of robbery and criminal damage on Sunday.

“A 20-year-old man from Waltham Abbey, Essex, was arrested on suspicion of robbery, theft, assault and criminal damage on Sunday.

“A 25-year-old man from Diss, Norfolk, was arrested on suspicion of robbery, theft and assisting an offender on Sunday.

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“They were all released on police bail until February 14 next year.”

Anyone with any further information is urged to contact police quoting crime reference number 43220511973.

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This story was written by Gee Harland. She joined the team in 2022 as a senior multimedia reporter.

Gee covers Wallingford, Wantage and Didcot.

Get in touch with her by emailing: Gee.harland@newsquest.co.uk

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