THIEVES broke into a home in Cumnor and stole valuables including jewellery.

Thames Valley Police said the burglary broke into the house in Abingdon Road between 6.50am to10pm last Thursday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 43190380482.

READ AGAIN: No snow in Oxfordshire on polling day say forecasters

The force is advising residents to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of burglary by downloading a free Home Security Guide from the force website thamesvalley.police.uk.

Tips include installing outside security light so that intruders can’t approach without being seen, securing shed doors and windows and never leaving tools around.