BRAZEN thieves raided a garden shed then used a crowbar they found to smash French windows.

Inside the house on Horspath Road, East Oxford, they raided every room and stole cash, bank cards and electrical items.

Writing about the burglary, police said: "The offender/s gained entry to the rear garden and forced the shed door open, tools were stolen from the shed.

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"The offenders took a crow bar from the shed and smashed the glass in the French doors to gain entry to the property.

"A search of the whole house has taken place, cash and bank cards were stolen along with electrical items."

The break-in happened some time between 2pm on Saturday and 2pm Sunday.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101.