Police appeal after washing machine stolen in Milton Keynes

Police have releasing an image of a man officers would like to speak to in connection with a theft investigation in Milton Keynes.

The image release relates to an appeal into a theft in the Furzton area of the city in which a washing machine was stolen outside a house in the area on 21 May.

On the day in question, a man left a new washing machine outside his home in Blackmoor Gate due to him not having time to take it into his property.

A man rang the doorbell at around 8.30am, asking the victim whether it was for scrap. The victim told the man it was not scrap or for sale, and the person left.

At just after 9.45am on the same day, the victim was again alerted on his phone of another person ringing the doorbell, asking if they could have the washing machine. The victim again said it was not for sale.

The machine was then stolen. The men left in separate vehicles, one of which is believed to be a white Ford Transit.

Thames Valley Police have released an image of a person they are seeking to speak with as part of their appeals.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Sarah Lucas of the Milton Keynes Assessment and Investigation Unit said, “I am releasing this image of a man who I believe may have important information that may assist this investigation.

“If this is you, or you know who this is, I would urge you to contact Thames Valley Police, either by making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250249726.

“Similarly, if you have any information that could assist my investigation, please get in touch with us.”