CHILDREN'S money boxes, cash and a wallet were stolen in two burglaries that police believe were linked.

Police said that between 10pm on Wednesday, March 11, and 6am on Thursday, March 12, a house was broken into in Upper Road, Kennington.

Officers believe thieves got in through a back door.

Thames Valley Police added: “The offenders stole car keys and searched the two vehicles parked outside the house.  

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“The offenders stole cash from the cars, before leaving both the keys and vehicles behind.  

"Cash, children’s money boxes, and other foreign currency were taken from the house during the incident.”  

Police also said that between 10.15pm and 5.20am on the same night a similar break-on happened nearby.

TVP added: “Offenders gained entry to a property in Bagley Close, Kennington through an unsecure back door.  

“The offenders stole cash from a wallet that was on the dining room table.”