BURGLARS stole a cash box containing about £2,500 after breaking into a bungalow in Sutton Courtenay.

Police today appealed for information about the raid, which happened in All Saints Lane, between 6.40pm and 9.25pm on Sunday.

The burglars got in through the rear patio doors and stole a cash box containing about £2,500 from a bedroom.

Det Con Chris Leech said: "There is a dog at the property which may have disturbed the burglars. I would like to appeal to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area at the time to contact me."

Anyone with any information should contact Det Con Chris Leech at Abingdon police station via 0845 8 505 505, or if you do not want to talk to the police or give your name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.