A PAVING slab was used to smash the window of a supermarket before thieves made off with alcohol.

The overnight incident at the Cooperative store in Littlemore Road saw the supermarket's shutter bent back before the drink was taken from part of the window display.

Thames Valley Police believe it took place at around 4am on Sunday.

Officers are searching for the offenders and are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything to come forward.

Police are reminding businesses to keep premisses secure and install security equipment in light of the incident.