Issuing her monthly neighbourhood management update, Sgt Rosemary Dilsaver also paid tribute to departing PCSO Lucy McDonagh and urged people in the town to get in touch with their concerns.

She said: "Criminal damage continues to be a source of concern to us; numerous offences were reported across the Chipping Norton area including nine incidents of damage to cars.

"Lead flashing and roofing materials are being stolen from buildings across the district. Please be on the look out for suspicious vehicles and/or people. If in doubt, ring us.

"PCSO Lucy McDonagh is leaving Chipping Norton and beginning a new career as a police officer.

"She starts her training in early May. During her time at Chipping Norton Lucy has been a dedicated and professional PCSO for the community and her local knowledge of youth issues is enormous.

"We all wish her well but she will be sadly missed.

"We are pleased to welcome back PC Sam Hunter following her maternity leave. PC Hunter is one of our Neighbourhood Specialist Officers so keep an eye out for her on her return.

"The mobile police station will be touring the Chipping Norton Neighbourhood area on the weekend of Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June.

"Posters will be displayed in the relevant towns/villages so watch out for them. We could be calling in your area.

"Damage has been caused to the new play area in Cornish Road by youths gaining access to the site before it has been officially opened. Broken glass had to be removed from the site for safety reasons.

"Operation Juice was carried out on Friday 4 April in Chipping Norton. This is an operation run with the licensing team at West Oxfordshire District Council and Thames Valley Police.

"Underage people from outside the town enter licensed premises to attempt to purchase alcohol. If they are asked to confirm their age then they must tell the truth and they leave.

"Several premises were entered on this particular evening and three pubs served alcohol to the underage customers.

"The premise and offending member of staff is issued with an £80 fixed penalty ticket, while in this instance The Chequers failed for a second time and so has been named in the media.

"I attended the town council annual meeting on Thursday 24 April, with PC Colin James. I was very surprised that among the assembled persons, not one question was asked of us.

"I hope this is a positive sign, but I am also very aware that there are many issues of concern to the local community, so please get in touch if there is something you are worried about."