Face of man wanted over theft at United

An e-fit of the man police want to question about the theft from the Kassam Stadium dressing rooms

It is thought that someone, perhaps posing as a workman, conned his way into the dressing room area of the Kassam Stadium, at Minchery Farm, during a team training session on Friday (August 20) at about 12.30pm and helped himself to expensive items from 29 first team and other players' lockers.

TAG Heuer, Rolex and Cartier watches were among haul. Wallets, cash and cards also went missing.

Some of the property was later found in the Henley area.

The man they are looking for is described as white, aged about 35, about 5ft 8in to 6ft, with a thin, rat-like face. He was wearing a blue baseball cap and navy blue clothing.

Detectives, who described the crime as "audacious", declined to confirm the exact value of the stolen property but said it was worth "many thousands of pounds".

Dc Paul Mackie, of Oxford CID's burglary team, said: "Anyone who may have witnessed anything which could be connected to the incident - a suspicious car perhaps - should contact us, as should anyone who thinks they could have been offered any property which they feel is suspicious.

"Someone you know may have an unusual amount of money on them or some very expensive property, maybe in the Henley or surrounding area.

"If you notice someone like this we urge you to get in touch.

"Due to the nature of this crime it is also possible that whoever is responsible may have been bragging about it, so I ask anyone who may have heard anything like this to contact us, or Crimestoppers, as soon as possible."

On Saturday, the day after the theft, United drew 0-0 in their League Two match with Leyton Orient.

No-one at Oxford United has been prepared to comment about the incident.

Dc Mackie can be contacted on 08458 505505. Alternatively, if you do not wish to leave your name, call the Crimestoppers hotline on 0800 555111.