Police searching for man wanted in connection with multiple offences in Bicester

Mark Fada, aged 31, is wanted by police in connection with multiple alleged thefts, and for allegedly hitting a man with a weapon during a fight.

Police have asked the public not to approach Fada, who they describe as around 5ft 7ins tall and of slim build, and is known to frequent the town.

Police say that Fada is believed to have hit a man in his thirties with an unknown weapon during a fight and incident of criminal damage in Orchard Way on July 10.

Two people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

A 34-year-old man from Bicester was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and affray on July 19, and has been released on police bail until January 8 next year.

Another 34-year-old man from Bicester was arrested on suspicion of affray on July 10, and he has been released under investigation.

The incident left the victim with a cut to his face which required stitches, while a vehicle was also damaged.

Police say Fada is also 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 the Your Co-Op Food store on Whitelands on the same day.

Police say that the offender pushed a security guard and claimed to have a weapon, while trying to take a basket of groceries.

Fada is also believed to have stolen selected 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.

Detective Constable Ellener Kitching from 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, as 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.”

Information about Fada’s whereabouts can be reported via the 101 number, by quoting the reference 43260350850, or by contacting the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.