SHEDS were broken into in Lavender Close, Ferriston and The Camellias in Banbury between 5am and 11am on Boxing Day.

A pressure washer, hedge trimmer and a lawn mower were taken from the shed at The Camellias.

Pc Mike Welsh said he believed a group of three white youths aged 15 and 16 were responsible for the break-ins, and urged people to take precautions when storing high value items in their sheds.

Anyone with information relating to the break-ins should contact Pc Welsh on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.