THIEVES lifted a concrete-breaker from the front of a lorry in Carterton.
Thames Valley Police said the theft took place between 6pm on Wednesday and 8am on Thursday.
It happened in a building site in Swinbrook road.
Officers have warned residents nearby to be "extra vigilant".
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