Police are investigating a string of burglaries that have taken place in South Oxfordshire in the past week.

The most recent incident took place at a house near Britwell Hill in Britwell Salome where entry was gained by forcing open a sash window into the living room.

It is believed by police that a passport, loose change and a watch were stolen in the burglary today (April 16) between 8.30am and 5pm.

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The day prior (Monday, April 15) in a separate incident, burglars gained entry to a property through a kitchen window at the rear of a house on Green Lane in Warborough near Wantage.

Most rooms were searched during the break-in and silverware was stolen, according to police.

And finally, there was an attempted burglary of a home overnight on Cromwell Road in Henley on Friday, April 12.

A break-in was attempted through the bi-fold doors, which were damaged, at the rear of the house.

Thames Valley Police has launched an investigation into the incidents and the force is now appealing for witnesses.

A police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for anyone who saw anything to come forward.”

Anyone with information or CCTV footage should call 101 quoting the reference 43240172321 for the incident in Britwell Salome, 43240172321 for the incident in Warborough and 43240172604 for the incident in Henley.