POLICE are appealing for information after burglars smashed their way through patio doors into a Cowley home.

The house in Phipps Road was ransacked between between Thursday, December 6, and today though it is not known if anything was stolen.

Putting out an alert about the break-in, Thames Valley Police community messaging co-ordinator Michelle Beahan said: "The offender/s smashed the glass in the rear Patio doors to gain entry to the property.

"A messy search has taken place, it is unknown if anything has been stolen at this stage."

Anyone with information should call 101.