24/05/2025
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been jailed for sexual assaults across Oxfordshire.
Bogdan Miclovici, aged 59, of High Street, Harwell, was sentenced to two and a half years’ imprisonment at Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday (20/5).
A Sexual Harm Prevention Order in place for ten years was also enforced by the court.
After a ten day trial earlier this year, a jury found Miclovici guilty of ten counts of sexual assault.
Investigating officer, PC Alyssa Weymouth said: “I’m pleased the jury has found Bogdan Miclovici guilty of a string of sexual assaults across the county and that he has now been jailed.
“The offences took place over a six year period across Oxfordshire and were reported to the force in 2022, after which Miclovici was promptly arrested.
“We conducted a thorough investigation, during which we supported six victims, who were both girls and women.
“Thames Valley Police is relentless in its pursuit and disruption of perpetrators of violence against women and girls.
“If you are a victim of a sexual offence or have information about sexual offences, please contact the force. We have specially trained officers who will listen and support you. There are many ways to contact the force, you can visit a police station, leave details via our website or call 101.”
Croatian
The surname Miklovic has Croatian origins and is derived from the given name Michael or Michal, meaning “who is like God?” It is believed to have originated from the town of Miklovići in northern Croatia in the 16th century. The name is associated with the Slavic word “miklov,” which means “one who belongs to Michael.” Notable historical figures with this surname include Ivan Miklovic, a wealthy landowner, and Petar Miklovic, a poet and playwright.