A man woke up to find a burglar rifling through possessions in his bedroom.

Police are appealing for information after a patio door to a house in Dene Road, Cowley, was forced open at about 8pm yesterday. The 22-year-old man inside woke to find the burglar, who stole 40 euros and then fled.

The intruder was described as white, in his 40s, slightly overweight, about 5ft 8in tall, with short, grey hair.

He was wearing a light grey hooded top.

Police are linking the break-in with a series of burglaries in Wood Farm and Headington in December, where rear doors and patios were forced.

Anyone with information should call police on 08458 505505.