Burglars drove a vehicle into a storage facility as a break-in took place under the cover of darkness during the middle of the night.

The vehicle was driven through a side gate to gain entry to the Steventon Storage Depot in Hanney Road on Tuesday night (April 16) as burglars attempted to steal a number of items before making off.

Thames Valley Police has launched an investigation into the break-in and the force is now appealing for witnesses to the incident.

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A spokesperson for the police said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Steventon

"A vehicle has driven through a side gate to gain entry to the site and offenders have attempted to steal a number of items before making off.

"Anyone with information, please call us on 101, quoting reference 43240173209."

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