A BUTCHER'S shop on Cowley Road was targeted by a burglar who barged in and stole from charity.

The thief forced open the locked door between 6.30pm on Tuesday and 6am yesterday, pilfering loose change from the till and swiping charity collection boxes.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses who can call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference number 43160291690.

Force spokesman James Williams said no arrests have been made yet.