THIEVES attempted to steal the battery from a car but were unable to make off with the device.
Police said the bungling burglars broke into the vehicle in Percy Street, East Oxford on Saturday night.
They smashed a window to get inside but did not manage to take the battery, which police believe was their aim.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101.
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