Andrew Hurtault Jailed for 34 Months in Oxford

Key Points

• Andrew Hurtault, 45, was jailed for 34 months at Oxford Crown Court.
• He admitted stealing seven bicycles and possessing equipment for theft.
• One stolen e-bike belonged to Layla Moran, the Oxford West and Abingdon Member of Parliament.
• Hurtault must pay a £228 victim surcharge and comply with a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order.
• The order restricts his possession of vehicles, bicycle parts, locks and lock-breaking tools.

Oxford (Oxford Daily) October 28, 2026 – Andrew Hurtault, a 45-year-old man of no fixed abode, has been sentenced to 34 months in prison for stealing bicycles, including an e-bike belonging to Layla Moran, the Oxford West and Abingdon Member of Parliament. Oxford Mail reported that Hurtault was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday, October 22, after pleading guilty to seven counts of bicycle theft and one count of going equipped for theft. The offences took place across Oxford between June and July, and the stolen e-bike belonging to Ms Moran was valued at approximately £2,200.

What did Andrew Hurtault admit in court?

According to Oxford Mail, Hurtault pleaded guilty at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court on July 16. The charges covered seven pedal-cycle thefts and one offence of possessing equipment intended for use in theft.

The bicycles included high-value e-bikes taken from several locations in Oxford. Thames Valley Police said closed-circuit television footage captured Hurtault carrying out several offences.

How was Layla Moran’s bicycle stolen?

Oxford Mail reported that Ms Moran’s e-bike was taken from The Plain at about 11pm on Friday, July 3. The bicycle had been securely locked and was worth approximately £2,200.

The report identified Ms Moran as the Oxford West and Abingdon Member of Parliament. No further statement from Ms Moran was included in the available report.

How was the bicycle thief arrested?

Thames Valley Police said Hurtault was arrested on July 15 after stealing a bicycle from University College, Oxford. Officers located him soon afterwards and found him with the stolen bicycle and tools used to steal bicycles.

He was charged the following day, according to the police account reported by Oxford Mail.

What restrictions must Andrew Hurtault follow after release?

Alongside the prison sentence, Hurtault was ordered to pay a £228 victim surcharge and made subject to a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order.

The order prohibits him from possessing a mechanically propelled vehicle, bicycle, scooter, skateboard or other conveyance unless it has been registered with a Thames Valley Police officer and he carries proof of registration. He must also have a valid receipt or other proof of ownership for any bicycle part, accessory or lock.

Hurtault is further prohibited from possessing tools or implements capable of damaging locks or removing bicycle parts while he is in a public place.

What is the background to the Oxford bicycle theft case?

The case involved a series of bicycle thefts reported across Oxford during June and July 2026. The stolen property included e-bikes, which can have substantially higher values than standard bicycles.

The prosecution followed CCTV evidence and an arrest connected to a theft at University College, Oxford. The police found Hurtault with a stolen bicycle and equipment associated with bicycle theft.

His guilty pleas covered eight offences in total: seven bicycle thefts and one charge of going equipped for theft. The court imposed a 34-month custodial sentence and additional measures intended to restrict future access to bicycles, bicycle equipment and theft tools.

The available Oxford Mail report did not identify any separate compensation order for bicycle owners beyond the £228 victim surcharge.

What could the sentence mean for Oxford residents and bicycle owners?

The sentence removes Hurtault from the community for a substantial period and places restrictions on his conduct after release. The Criminal Behaviour Order could make it easier for police to investigate suspected breaches involving unregistered vehicles, bicycle parts or lock-breaking tools.

For Oxford bicycle owners, the case highlights the risk faced by high-value bicycles even when they are secured with locks. The outcome may also reinforce the value of retaining receipts, registration details and other ownership evidence, particularly under the restrictions imposed by the court.

The case does not establish that bicycle theft across Oxford will stop, but any breach of the order could lead to further legal consequences for Hurtault.