TWO men are being hunted by police after £350 was stolen during a distraction theft in Grove.

Thames Valley Police said it happened when two men went into betting shop Betfred, in Savile Way, on September 5 at about 8.45pm.

One man reached over the counter and took the hundreds of pounds from a cash box, while the other man spoke to the manager.

The force today released a CCTV image of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the theft.

Oxford Mail:

Investigating officer Duncan Wooloff, of the investigation hub based at Witney police station, said: “We are appealing for anyone who may recognise these men as we believe they may have vital information regarding this incident.

"If anybody recognises them, or has information about the incident, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information can report the incident online or call 101 quoting reference 43180272091