BURGLARS broke into a house, stole car keys and then made a getaway in the Mercedes that was parked on the drive.

It happened last Tuesday night, between 8.40pm and 8.55pm. 

The car, which has a reg starting SSA, was parked at the house on Chaunterell Way in Abingdon when the burglars stole it. 

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Police are now hunting for the car, the criminals and a dog walker who might have some vital information. 

The inspector Christopher Leech, based at Abingdon police station, said: "I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident to please come forward.

"I am particularly interested in speaking with the member of the public who parked their car at the side of the property and got out with their two dogs and walked towards the park." 

Anybody with information should call 101 quoting 43190361504.