BURGLARS broke into a home in south Oxford and stole cash, electrical items and Xbox games.

Thames Valley Police said the break-in happened in Gordon Street, Hinksey Park, between 10am and 4.45pm on Sunday.

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The thieves forced open a back door and then searched the house.

Officers said the offenders forced open five locked doors inside the shared house to find the valuables.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting reference number 43190100016.

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Or they can call Crimestoppers on an anonymous basis on 0800 555111.

For more crime prevention advice visit thamesvalley.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention