Bicester man accused of threatening teenager with broken bottle and assaulting another man with weapon
A Bicester man is wanted in connection with a string of alleged offences, including stealing an e-bike from a teenage boy after threatening him with a broken bottle and assaulting another man with a weapon.
Thames Valley Police is appealing for the public’s help in finding wanted man Mark Fada.
Fada is suspected of a series of offences in Bicester across July and August.
The Bicester man is believed to have stolen an e-bike from a teenage boy outside Tesco on Lakeview Drive on July 6, after threatening him with a broken beer bottle.
Fada is also believed to have stolen a bottle of Coca-Cola from Your Co-op Food on Whitelands on the same day.
According to police, the offender pushed a security guard and claimed to have a weapon after attempting to steal a basket full of groceries.
Four days later, on July 10, Fada is suspected of hitting a man in his thirties with a weapon during a fight in Orchard Way, as well as causing criminal damage.
The victim suffered a significant cut to his face which required stitches, and a vehicle was also damaged during the incident.
Fada is also believed to have stolen goods from the Nike store at Bicester Shopping Park on Kelso Road on July 26, and from the same Co-op store on August 17.
Police describe Fada, 31, as being around 5ft 7ins tall, of slim build, and known to frequent Bicester.
Detective Constable Ellener Kitching, of Oxfordshire CID, said: “We are appealing for the public’s help to find Mark Fada, who is wanted in connection with multiple serious offences, and believe information from the public could assist our enquiries.
“If you see Fada, do not approach him and call 999 instead. If you know where Fada is or may have seen him, please contact police; even seemingly minor information could be vital.
“We will never tolerate violence or thefts in our communities, so we are committed to serving the victims and bringing offenders to justice.”
Thames Valley Police has arrested two people in connection with the fight and criminal damage incident on July 10.
One person has been released on police bail, while the other remains under investigation.
Anyone with relevant information about Fada is asked to call 101 or make a report on the Thames Valley Police website, quoting reference number 43260350850.
Alternatively, people can provide information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.