Has a man with a beard asked you for cash for fuel in Oswestry? Police appeal for help to trace suspicious driver

Police have issued a warning after a man allegedly asked residents in Oswestry for cash to go towards fuel for his vehicle.

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In an alert posted today (May 28), PCSO Charles Iremonger said the incident occurred in the area of Laburnum Drive

A man described as being in his early 30s with a beard, short back and sides hair and wearing a black jacket, reportedly asked residents for cash for fuel.

Police said the man was seen getting into the driver's seat of a vehicle before driving off. 

PCSO Iremonger said the Oswestry Central Safer Neighbourhood Team have a "partial" registration plate number but are asking residents if they have been approached by a man asking for money and if they have any further details about the vehicle that was seen. 

Residents with any information can email: charlie.iremonger@westmercia.police.uk