Thieves who broke into a property in the early hours of the morning stole a small amount of tobacco and some cigarettes.

The incident took place at a property in Oxford Road, Bodicote - opposite the Longford Park Estate - between 12.20am and 12.40am on Tuesday (June 7).

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Police have said the suspects arrived in a vehicle and parked in the layby on Oxford Road, facing the direction of Banbury.

It is believed that four people got out of the vehicle and then approached the property, before smashing their way into the house by forcing the rear door.

During the burglary, the thieves stole a small amount of tobacco and cigarettes.

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However, Thames Valley Police think that the property was deliberately targeted for a high value vehicle parked on the driveway.

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “If you were passing the area between these times and recall any suspicious activity or vehicles parked in the layby, or have any dash-cam footage, please phone 101 quoting reference number 43220247396.”

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This story was written by Sophie Perry. She joined the team in 2021 as a digital reporter.

You can get in touch with her by emailing: sophie.perry@newsquest.co.uk

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