A burglar plummeted through the roof of a conservatory as he tried to climb in through an upstairs window.
It is believed the culprit, who then let himself out of the conservatory door, fell after being startled by the homeowner in Iffley Road, Oxford, at about 2.45am on Wednesday.
Police say the burglar may have been hurt and have appealed to anyone who saw him hobbling away, or covered in glass, to get in touch.
Call Oxford police on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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