BURGLARS ransacked a home in Oxford after they smashed the back window of the property.

Thames Valley Police appealed for witnesses yesterday after a a home in Chestnut Road, North Hinksey, was broken into.

Officers said the incident happened sometime between 2.15pm and 5.15pm on Wednesday.

They said the property was searched and a laptop was stolen.

Anyone with information about the incident should call police on 101.