THIEVES made off with a laptop after forcing their way into a house in Oddington.

Between 1pm and 8.30pm on Wednesday, thieves entered the house through a small window at the back of the property. No one was in the house at the time.

A system AX travel book laptop, worth £300, was taken. A white Ford Transit-type van was seen in the area at about 2pm, driven by a white man. It is thought the vehicle may have been linked to the burglary.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Mike West on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.