Police are appealing for witnesses after three burglaries in Thame.

Between 2am and 7am today, a house in Hamilton Road was burgled and thieves stole items including a laptop, handbag and some cash.

On the same night, a house in Ormond Drive was also burgled and a purse, mobile phones and car keys were stolen. The thieves then stole a Ford Focus ST from the drive.

Between 5am and 7.30am today, a house in Clarendon Road was burgled and items including a passport, laptop, handbag and camera were stolen.

PC Emma McGrath said: “I urge anyone who might have seen any suspicious activity, or has any information about these burglaries, to contact me.

“Most burglaries are carried out by opportunist thieves. In two out of ten burglaries, they don’t even have to use excess force; they manage to get in through an open door or window.

"If doors aren’t locked properly, especially UPVC doors, the thieves can use an implement through the letterbox to open the door.

“Reduce the risk of your home being burgled by making sure you take some simple and inexpensive precautions. Take action now and don’t become a victim of burglary over the coming days.”