A DIAMOND and gold necklace was stolen from a house near Wallingford.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the burglary on St Helen's Avenue, Benson.

Between midnight and 12.48pm on Saturday, May 4, burglars broke into the house while the owners were away.

They prised open a downstairs rear window, before searching the building and stealing the necklace.

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If you have any information, call 101 quoting the reference 43190133952.

You can also call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.