A HOUSE in Headington was burgled after the door was forced open with a spade from the garden.

Thames Valley Police said the offender opened the back doors and got into the property on Bulan Road between 11.30am and 5pm on Friday.

The intruder then raided the home and stole jewellery and cash.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to call 101 using the crime reference 43180340806.

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