Police Hunt Shoplifting Thug Behind Brutal Attack in Milton Keynes

Thames Valley Police are on the lookout for Nicholas Dobson, 30, wanted for a series of shoplifting sprees, a violent assault, and threats of criminal damage in Milton Keynes.

Shoplifting Spree and Brutal Assault

Dobson, who has no fixed address, is linked to multiple thefts at a Co-Op in St Leger Court, Great Linford, between 6 November last year and 8 February this year.

He’s also wanted over an attack on a man in his 30s, punched at a Co-Op in Newport Pagnell on 30 January. The victim escaped hospital but was left with swollen bruising around his eye.

Dobson further faces allegations of threatening criminal damage at the Great Linford Co-Op on 5 February.

Police Description and Warning

Dobson is described as a 6ft white male, black hair, black beard, with brown eyes. He is known to hang around Newport Pagnell and Great Linford.

PC Jamie Hall: “We’re urging anyone who knows Dobson’s whereabouts to contact us immediately. Do not approach him—call 999 if you see him.”

How to Help

  • If you have information, call Thames Valley Police on 101.
  • Quote reference number: 43190041378.
  • Spot Dobson? Phone 999 right away—do not get involved.

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