Burglars snatched a handbag from a woman as she was sitting at home watching television.

Police are appealing for witnesses after two break-ins in North Drive, Harwell, near Didcot, on Tuesday Detectives believe burglars broke into a shed and stole garden tools then attempted to get into a house sometime between 6.30pm and 11.42am.

Between 8.45pm and 9pm, a burglar grabbed a handbag which was at the feet of a woman sitting watching television.

It is believed the burglars fled in a large dark-coloured saloon car.

Anyone with information should contact police on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.