THIEVES smashed a kitchen window before snatching a handbag.

The burglary took place at around 4.50am on Sunday at a house in Old Road, Headington.

Thames Valley Police is now appealing for witnesses.

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If you have any information that could help the police, call 101, quoting reference number 43200020355.

For advice on how to reduce the risk of being burgled, you can download a Home Security Guide from the Thames Valley Police website.