SIX thieves broke into a car showroom in the middle of the night and stole four brand new 4X4 pick-up trucks.

The gang got into the Mitsubishi car shop on Southam Road, Banbury between 11pm and 11.55pm on February 28.

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Four Mitsubishi L200s were driven away but two were found near Middleton Cheney after they ran out of fuel.

Investigating officer PC Philip Morris of the Smarter Resolution Team based at Bicester police station said: “We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have information to call our 24-hour enquiry centre on 101, quoting reference 43210085198.

“If you don’t want to speak directly to police, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.”

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