A CRIMINAL made off with power tools after breaking into a home under the hammer.

Thames Valley Police are investigating the burglary that happened at Pullens Field, Headington, at around 3.55am yesterday.

The offender forced entry to part of the property that is being renovated.

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Officers are now appealing to nearby residents to check CCTV, doorbell or dashcam cameras for footage that may help their investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to make a report online or call 101 quoting reference number 43200306979.