BURGLARS stole thousands of pounds' worth of electrical appliances after breaking into a DIY store.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the burglary at the B&Q store in Marley Way, Banbury, between 9pm on Saturday and 7pm on Sunday.

Raiders climbed a perimeter fence and smashed a window to get into the store.

advertisementThey stole drills, sanders, circular saws, grinders, pressure washers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers and lawnmowers.

The stock was all complete with cases and outer packaging and included Bosch, Dewalt, Karcher and Makita equipment.

PC Ian Gibbard said: "I believe several people with the use of a large vehicle or possibly several small vans would have been needed to move this much stock.

"I would like to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious persons or vehicles in the area of Marley Way, Canada Close, Pipe Lane or Southam Road. I would also like to hear from anybody with information relating to large stocks of electrical items for sale in the area."

Information can be given to the police on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.