A 'milk thief' has targeted doorsteps leaving residents "very frustrated" when they go to retrieve their morning delivery.

In a video captured on a Ring Doorbell and shared with the Oxford Mail, a man can be seen approaching a doorstep on Campbell Road in the Florence Park area on Tuesday (August 8) at around 5.30am before taking a pint of milk from the porch.

The man puts the pint of milk in his bag before walking off in the opposite direction.

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The homeowner, Clare Hird, said she is not the only house affected by the problem in her area of Florence Park and also says homes in Botley have been targeted too.

She went on to admit the stolen milk was an "inconvenience" as she didn't have any milk for her one-year-old who has been recently weaned.

Ms Hird said: "I’ve heard of a few thefts, not just in my area of Florence Park, but in Botley as well.

Oxford Mail: There has been a milk thief in the Florence Park area There has been a milk thief in the Florence Park area

"It’s very frustrating and the attitude of some of the public is 'it’s desperate times'. It doesn’t mean we should just accept this though.

"The outcome for me was that I didn’t have any milk for my one year old who I have recently weaned so it is a bit of an inconvenience." 

Thames Valley Police has been contacted for comment. It is understood this has not been reported to the force.