£500 worth of petty cash was stolen from Buckingham business Tuesday afternoon.
Matthew Dale-Evans, owner of Rentamech Car and Van Rental Ltd, based on Ball Moor, Buckingham, was frustrated at the ‘sickening’ theft describing it as ‘a violation.’
Matthew said: “We have been trading in the town for more than 35 years and we have never been burgled before.
“The theft happened at 2.45pm in the afternoon while the shop was open.
“The front office was empty at the time and these two miscreants slipped in unnoticed, wandered around for a good ten minutes and stole £500 in cash.
“It was about an hour after the incident that we realised what had happened.
“From speaking to other businesses I understand they have been into other organisations as well – a cafe, solicitors and hotel have also been targeted.”
“After checking through the CCTV we phoned the police and went round to the station to speak to somebody.
“They told us to spread the word on social media which we have done and said they would send somebody round but as we speak nobody has made an appearance.
“It is very disappointing that this has happened and we have been trying to highlight it as much as possible.
“I have even been warning businesses in Bicester because I don’t think these people are local – why would you s*** on your own doorstep?
“I understand things are tough for the police but we have all the evidence they need here.”
If you see people acting suspiciously in and around Buckingham or see the men in the CCTV call police on 101 quoting the crime reference number 43190160222.
Photo: CCTV of thieves
