A BURGLAR was scared off a property in Headington in the early hours of Saturday, police say.

The incident took place at around 2.30am on Girdlestone Road, when the offender gained entry via an insecure back door.

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After being disturbed, they ran across the garden and climbed over two fences.

Police did not clarify if anything was taken.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference 43190164139.