Police car stolen
Published Date:
16 July 2008
AN UNMARKED police car was stolen from an officer's home in Brackley.
The high powered vehicle was taken sometime between 10pm on Monday (July 14) and 7am on Tuesday (July 15).
It is a blue Saab 95 estate car, registration GN07 LZL with hidden blue emergency lights and sirens.
It is not known if the thieves knew they were stealing a police car which contained a high visibility yellow police jacket.
Detective chief inspector Steve Howard, said: "Despite our own security measures this case shows even police officers can be the victim of crime and that we all need to be vigilant to car key burglaries.
"We have the added responsibility to ensure that the public are aware of the increased risk of the uniform and car being used in bogus circumstances.
"If the car is seen in any circumstances, but more specifically if this blue Saab 95 gives cause for concern or suspicion, please call Northamptonshire Police immediately on 999."
Anyone with information should call police on 08453 700700 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Last Updated:
16 July 2008 8:33 AM
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Location:
Banbury
