A PURSE, two laptops and alcohol were stolen from a student property in Oxford.

Thames Valley Police said a home in Cowley Road, near the junction of Shelley Road, was broken into on Monday between midnight and 6.30am.

It is believed entry was gained to the student property through the back patio doors. It is not known how many people were involved in the break in.

Thousands of students are set to return to the city this week for the start of term.

Anyone with information about the burglary should call 101.