A bag was stolen from a car parked in South Parade, Summertown, earlier today after a thief, posing as a good Samaritan, reported a problem with the rear of the vehicle.
The thief knocked on the car window and as the driver got out of the vehicle to inspect the made-up damage the thief reached in and stole a bag from the front seat.
Police described thief as large, with a dark-skinned complexion and short black hair.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Pc Tom Coyne at Aldates police station on 0845 8505505.
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