Two stolen sets of Aunt Sally sticks which have been recovered by Oxford police could go under the hammer if they are not claimed by the end of this month.

Fred Jones with the Aunt Sally sticks

A pair of sports bags each containing at least six sticks were found in the back of a taxi in New Inn Hall Street, in the city centre in early June. Despite extensive inquiries, the owners have not yet been traced.

Fred Jones, of the St Aldate's police property office, said: "The owners will need to give details about the sports bags when they contact us."