STOLEN tools have been discovered at car boot sales in Oxfordshire, police say.

Officers on the Abingdon Neighbourhood Police Team want to reunite items they seized from 'various car boot sales' in the area.

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In a Facebook post, they said: "We have recovered several tools, do you recognise them? If so we appeal for you to make contact with us."

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Police at a car boot sale. Picture by Thames Valley Police/ TVP South and Vale

Commenting on the post, one person said that the issue of tool theft was 'an epidemic' and thanked the force for taking action.

Anyone who believes the tools belong to them has been asked to email AbingdonNHPT@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk or call 101.