Appeal launched after 'dine and dashers' walk out of Banbury steakhouse without paying

Thames Valley Police have appealed for witnesses following a theft at the Miller and Carter restaurant in Banbury.

They say, between 7pm and 8.10pm on Tuesday, May 12, three men had a meal and drinks at the restaurant on Ermont Way before walking out without paying.

Police say the men who left the restaurant in a blue van had said they were staying in a local hotel.

The first man is described as white in his 50s, around 5ft 10 ins tall with an average build, grey hair, stubble and wearing a tracksuit.

The second man is described as white, in his 30s, around 6ft tall with a slim build. He had black hair and a black beard and wore a black tracksuit.

The final man is white, in his mid-twenties, with a larger build and black hair but no facial hair. He was reportedly wearing shorts with a t-shirt and a sports zip up jacket.

Sergeant Steven Kelly, said: “I would like to appeal to anyone who may have information to please come forward.

“I would ask that anyone who was in or near Miller & Carter around this time, to please get in touch with us if you saw anything or have any dash cam footage of a blue van.

“If you have any information, you can contact police by calling the 24-hour non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 43260210718, or by making a report online.”

Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.