Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves broke into a school in Kidlington and stole copper fittings worth more than £2,000.

Between 4pm on August 4 and 9am on August 5, thieves broke into the boiler house of Gosford Hill Secondary School and stole 25 boxes of copper pipe fittings worth an estimated £2,500.

PC Keith Devonish said: “I would like to hear from anyone who has information about this incident.

“Have you been offered parts like this for sale? If so then you need to contact police immediately to let us know.”

Anyone with information should contact PC Devonish via the 24-hour Thames Valley Police Enquiry Line on 0845 8 505 505. Alternatively, you can contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.