Treasured Items Stolen from Veteran in Oxfordshire Burglary Recovered

A veteran's treasured items stolen in a burglary in Oxfordshire have been returned, though two vintage motorbikes remain missing. The collection of unique collector's items, including model steam trains, model boats, and antiques, were stolen from the victim's home in Netherton Road on May 4. Following a public appeal, 16 items have been recovered, and the family of the victim expresses gratitude to the public for their response.

Key Takeaways:

• 16 items, including a large sailing boat, models of a black Hudson River train, a green steam engine, and two large brass steam engines, have been recovered and returned to the victim.
• Two vintage motorbikes, two BSA motorbikes, and a green model locomotive in a wooden case remain missing.
• The items were stolen from the victim's home in Netherton Road, Oxfordshire, on May 4.
• The victim, a man in his 90s, served in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and worked at the Pressed Steel in Cowley, designing mechanical parts of cars.
• The items recovered were advertised for sale online in the Oxfordshire area in May.
• Investigating officer Detective Constable Laura Oakes is re-appealing for information to help locate the missing items.
• Anyone with information on the stolen items should contact police by making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43250217920.

Statistics:

• 16 items recovered and returned to the victim.
• 2 vintage motorbikes and 1 green model locomotive missing.
• The items were stolen on May 4.
• The victim served in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers for an unspecified amount of time.
• The Pressed Steel factory in Cowley employed the victim during his career.
• 562,000 (estimated population of Oxfordshire) might be aware of or affected by the appeal.

Sources:

• Oxford Mail
• Thames Valley Police
• https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/subscribe/