A person walked up to a residential property in the city to steal a package off the doorstep, police have said.

The incident of parcel theft occurred on Thursday, November 9 at around 3pm in William Lucy Way in Jericho.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Lee Dix based at St Aldates Police Station, said: “We would like to appeal to anybody who recognises the individual in this images to please get in touch as they may have vital information about this incident."

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Thames Valley Police has released a CCTV image of an individual that officers would like to speak to.

Oxford Mail: An image has been released.An image has been released. (Image: TVP)

Any member of the public who may be able to help with the appeal is asked to either make a report to Thames Valley Police online or call 101, quoting the reference number 43230507905.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called on 0800 555 111 for 100 per cent anonymity.