Four charged following criminal damage to 247 vehicles in High Wycombe
Thames Valley Police have charged four people in connection with the ongoing incidents of criminal damage in High Wycombe.
The charges relates to criminal damage to 247 vehicles in High Wycombe between Tuesday 3rd March 2015 and Thursday 9th April 2015.
A 17 year old boy from High Wycombe, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with arson, theft of a motor vehicle, conspiring to destroy/damage property and Possession of a Class B drug (cannabis).
Three men have each been charged with the following offences: arson, theft of a motor vehicle and conspiring to destroy/damage property.
The three men charged are:
A 22 year old man of Desborough Road, High Wycombe.
A 20 year old man of Rutland Avenue, High Wycombe.
A 19 year old man of Rutland Avenue, High Wycombe.
The four are due to appear at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 11th April 2015.
Investigating officer, Det Sgt David Percival of Force CID based at High Wycombe, said: ‘I would like to thank members of the public for their help, cooperation and patience during a recent spate of criminal damage in the town. Our investigations continue and I would urge all communities to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the Force on 101.‘
LPA Commander for Wycombe, Supt Ed McLean said: ‘I would like to reassure local residents that investigating these incidents of criminal damage remains a priority. Further, if you can help our investigation in any way then please make contact with the Force via 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.‘
Independent charity Crimestoppers has offered a reward of up to £1,000 for information relating to criminal damage to vehicles in High Wycombe.
Up to £1,000 in cash is being offered for anonymous information given to Crimestoppers which leads to arrest and charge of anyone in relation to ongoing damage to vehicles in the town. The reward will only qualify if information is passed to Crimestoppers.
Information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by phoning 0800 555 111 or by filling in an anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. Crimestoppers does not take personal information and cannot trace calls or information given online. You do not have to give a statement or appear in court.
Thames Valley Police are advising that in an emergency you should always dial 999.
