POLICE have raised the alarm after thieves started targeting garden sheds on an Oxford road.

The raiders have been breaking into and trying to burgle buildings on Hamilton Road in Summertown.

The first offence happened some time between March 29 and this Sunday, and the thieves stole bikes.

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Another home on the same road had the padlock of its shed door forced overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday last week, but nothing was stolen.

Police have urged the public to report any suspicious incidents and sightings to 101.