Police have launched an appeal following a residential burglary in a village near Oxford last week.

The force said the incident happened between 11am and 12.30pm on Tuesday, October 1 in Elsfield, a village northeast of Oxford.

Police are now appealing for witnesses and information, and those driving through the village at the time are urged to get in touch. 

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A statement from Thames Valley Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses/information following a residential burglary in Elsfield, Oxford, between 11am and 12.30pm on the October 1.

"If you or someone you know was in, or driving through Elsfield at this time please get in touch.

"We would like to hear from those with dashcam footage of their drive through the village and anyone who saw anything suspicious.  

"Please call 101 and quote reference 43240471740."