THIEVES stole a car after breaking into two homes in Lord Elwood Road, Banbury.

In the first incident, offenders broke into a house via the front door. Once inside, they searched the ground floor and stole a mobile phone, a cash card, a driving licence, a quantity of money and a wallet.

In the second incident offenders broke into a house and stole a set of car keys, two mobile phones, a cash card, a driving license, a quantity of money and a wallet. Then, using the car keys, they stole a red Citroen Xsara with the registration NA04 VWU.

The burglaries happened between 12am and 5am on Saturday, April 5.

PC Mike West, who is investigating the burglaries, said: "We believe these two incidents are linked and would like to hear from anyone that may have witnessed either incident. We would also like to hear from anyone that may have seen the stolen vehicle in the area.