Thieves were chased across the county by police after stealing cosmetics from a shop.

Police said two people stole about £300 worth of Rimmel cosmetics from Boots, in Witney, at 2.10pm last Thursday.

Pc Andy Ball said the shoplifters were chased through the town centre and most of the stolen cosmetics were dropped in the process.

But they managed to jump into a waiting car and head off along the A40 towards Oxford.

They were chased by police and pulled over at the Woodstock Road Roundabout in Oxford.

A 33-year-old woman and two men, aged 37 and 43, were arrested and have been bailed.

Pc Ball added: "It was market day in Witney so the town was very busy. If anyone witnessed the incident I would encourage them to contact police."

Anyone with information should call police on 08458 505505 or speak anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.