A BURGLAR dropped the money he was trying to steal as he fled from a property after being caught in the act.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Rogers Street, Summertown, Oxford on Sunday at about 9.30pm.

Officers said a burglar broke in through an unlocked ground-floor window before being disturbed by the resident of the home.

They added cash was stolen but that the burglar dropped it as he ran away.

Anyone with information should call 101 and quote reference 431700500447.