A THIEF grabbed a student’s handbag by reaching into her room through a window.

Thames Valley Police said the incident happened in Merton Street, Oxford, at about 8.30pm on Wednesday.

The victim was in her room at the time and saw a man run off in the direction of High Street.

Police are advising students and other residents not to leave valuables, including laptops, visible through windows.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 43170333021.