A burglar broke into a house and stole car keys — but left the vehicle behind.

The thief broke into the home in Sandringham Road, Didcot, between 1.10am and 1.40am by reaching through the letterbox to open the door.

A laptop, briefcase, wallet and the keys to a car were taken.

PC Emma Wright, from Didcot CID said: “The burglars have taken the keys, but fortunately not stolen the car.

“I would like to appeal to anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area to contact me.”

Anyone with information should call Pc Wright on 08458 505505.