THIEVES have broken into a property in Hartley Whitney stealing a high-powered quad bike in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The offenders forced entry to the garage joined to the property in Hazeley Heath, before taking the Honda ATV Quad bike.

The quad bike is described as red all over but with some black trim and with a black container tray on the back, is believed to have been stolen sometime between midnight and 8.30am on Tuesday.

Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the vehicle to contact 101 quoting 44160249479 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.