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Gang sending beggars to summertown
Reported via mobile by Arthur Nichols at 12:14, Thu 16 September 2021
Sent to Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council less than a minute later
There is always someone begging near the post box in summertown near the Oxfam shop. The person begging often changes but their cardboard sign is always the same and says 'I am very hungry'. The beggars do not speak much English and are evidently not starving or even poor since they are usually sitting next to a coffee cup and other bits of food packaging and they have cigarettes. These people are being sent by and organised gang to beg in summertown as it is an affluent area and I often see clueless local do-gooders falling for the trick. I have reported this to the police numerous times and they always sound like they care but I have given up now since they are doing nothing at all about it.
Council ref: ENQ21905600
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Thank you for your enquiry. This issue has been passed onto the relevant team for investigation.
State changed to: Investigating
Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 12:15, Thu 16 September 2021
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Report police 101 again.i have also seen this.and a male known.and female known.well known.they also alledged sell you know.and are running gangs these two beg cowley.as banned oxfgord city.they steal shops.steal credit cards loyds tsb cowley.and hit summertown.as people have money.shes chubby white female ginger hair.and hes skinny while male hardly any teethe .white dark hair alledged lenny caroline.report report report if not go.ipcc above police
Posted anonymously at 13:03, Thu 16 September 2021
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Unfortunately we are unable to take any action as this is not a highways issue. I can only suggest reporting to the police, or contacting oxford city to see if they are able to help. https://www.oxford.gov.uk/ info/ 20019/ homelessness
State changed to: Investigation complete
Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 09:11, Fri 17 September 2021
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