Police hunt woman who ‘pooed on shelf’ in shopping centre and just walked away

The woman allegedly dropped more than her shopping in the homeware store (Thames Valley Police)

A shopping trip to a homeware store took an unfortunate turn when somebody decided to answer nature’s call on one of the shelves.

Police are hunting the woman who allegedly defecated on a shelf in a shop before walking out without a care in the world.

The mishap occurred at The Range in Banbury, Oxfordshire at 1.40pm on 25 March.

The suspect fled the scene immediately afterwards, leaving staff with an unwelcome surprise in the aisle.

It is not known what prompted the visit to the home furnishings store, which also sells homeware and garden furniture.

Thames Valley Police have now released CCTV footage of a woman they wish to speak to in connection with the alleged criminal damage.

The footage shows the woman wearing a pink jacket, spotted scarf and red top, and is pulling a small suitcase.

Investigating officer PC Robert Watson said: ‘We’re looking to identify the individual in this CCTV image, as we believe they may have information that could help our investigation.’

A force spokesperson said: ‘Thames Valley Police is releasing a CCTV image of an individual that officers would like to speak to in connection with criminal damage in Banbury.

‘On Wednesday 25 March, at 1.40pm at The Range in Banbury, an offender has defecated on a shelf. They have then left the store.

‘If this person is you, or you recognise who this is, please get in touch with Thames Valley Police, either by making a report online or by calling us on 101, quoting reference 43260146564.’

Anyone with information can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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