A CAR was stolen following a house burglary in Oakley.

On February 16, between 1am and 7.30am, a house in Hunters Close was found with its front door open.

It was found that a handbag had been stolen from the property.

The family car, a white Mercedes with registration DK66 UEC, was also stolen.

Thieves gained entry to the property via the letterbox – where an implement was used to lower the hand of the door from the inside.

If you have seen the car or have any information about the burglary, you can contact the Police on 101 with the reference number 44170060170.