Thames Valley Police said the reported theft occurred at 1.30am today, Thursday, June 4, in Sinnels Field, Shipton Under Wychwood.

Wesley Smith, a PCSO in the TVP Cherwell and West Oxfordshire unit, said: “Unknown offenders gained entry into the victim’s home via the patio doors, specifically targeting vehicle keys.

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“The offenders subsequently stole the victim’s vehicle from the driveway. A grey Audi SQ5.”

He added that there had been another attempted break-in reported in the area at 1.20am, just 10 minutes before.

Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire (Image: Google Maps)

“CCTV captures masked men with torches appeared to be interested in another high performance vehicle,” said Mr Smith, “however, it’s possible the Smart CCTV deterred them”.

Police are asking residents to check their CCTV for that time frame and if anyone has any further information to contact police on 101 and quote reference number 43260278334

 Following this, the force has also shared guidance on how to discourage burglary and vehicle theft.

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This includes to double-lock front and back doors, and windows, and to install a home alarm system.

Car keys and valuables should be kept out of sight and doorbell cameras or CCTV systems can be used to monitor activity outside the home.

They add that car owners should park in a garage if available, or under motion-sensor lighting and should consider fitting a tracking device or immobiliser to their vehicle.

The Cotswolds pad was used as a base during the UK stint on her Eras tour with the 36-year-old popstar enjoying a slice of the countryside.

Reports at the time stated that the stay was at a £3,250-a-night farmhouse just a stone’s throw away from celebrity-favourite hotspot Soho Farmhouse.

She’s believed to have rented the home for the entire duration of her UK and European leg of her mammoth Eras tour, which ended at Wembley Stadium in London on August 20, 2024.

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Her NFL player boyfriend Travis Kelce was said to be joining her during her stay, according to reports by The Sun at the time.

A source said: “Taylor has booked the cottage while she is over in the UK. She wants a place to unwind away from the tour, and the countryside is her happy place.

“Taylor loves dressing up in sequins on stage but is most at home in muddy boots in the fresh air.”

The idyllic countryside location has long been a favourite spot for celebrities including Kate Moss, the Beckhams, and Jeremy Clarkson.

This revelation came after claims she bought a North London home worth around £10m, according to further reports from The Sun.

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The reported new property allegedly once belonged to a politician and is understood to be undergoing “significant building works” to create a private estate for the US singer.

Ms Swift opened the UK leg of the Eras Tour in Edinburgh from Friday, June 7, to Sunday, June 9, last year and treated crowds at Murrayfield Stadium to hits from across her 11 studio albums for three hours.

Ellie Poulte, a 19-year-old from Oxford, was the first person to start queuing for the show, arriving at 6am on Thursday, June 6, with her tent, even though she had tickets for Saturday’s show.

Ms Swift took to the stage at Murrayfield Stadium, saying it was “the most highly attended stadium show in Scottish history”.

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The billionaire singer-songwriter made several costume changes each night with outfits including a blue and silver sequinned bodysuit, a long asymmetrical-hem orange dress and a lime-green flowing dress with cut-outs.

Ms Swift’s revamped setlist for the UK and European dates saw her cut several songs to showcase music from her new album, The Tortured Poets Department.

This included But Daddy I Love Him, Down Bad, Fortnight, The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived, and I Can Do It With A Broken Heart.

US pop-punk band Paramore, consisting of Hayley Williams, Taylor York and Zac Farro, warmed up for Ms Swift at Edinburgh and supported her across all the UK dates.

Thames Valley Police’s Didcot and Wallingford Neighbourhood Police Team reported that they had stopped a driver in the past week who was uninsured and under the influence.

They said this in a wide-ranging update released today (Thursday, June 4).

A spokesperson said: “Breathalyser results showed the driver was four times over the legal alcohol limit.

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“We’ve since been updated that the courts have issued a three‑year driving ban and an eight‑week suspended sentence.”

This was not the only car the unit seized recently as they also confiscated a vehicle after they found it had no valid MOT.

A police officer in the Didcot and Wallingford Neighbourhood Police Team (Image: TVP)

The spokesperson said: “We initially intended to stop the driver and offer some advice, but further checks revealed they’d already been warned just a month ago for the same issue… and, to top it off, they didn’t hold a valid driving licence.”

Nor were cars the only vehicle the team were focused on over the past week.

They said: “We dealt with cyclists running red lights at a pedestrian crossing… directly in front of a marked police vehicle. A bold strategy

One of the cars that was seized by TVP (Image: TVP)

“Words of advice (and reminders of road law responsibilities) were given. Whether on four wheels, two wheels or two feet – the rules apply to everyone.”

Following an increase in discarded nitrous oxide (NOS) canisters, the PCSOs spoke with members of the public about the drug, including health risks and community impact.

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They also supported the search for a missing child.

“Thanks to quick reporting,” said the spokesperson, “fast‑time enquiries and coordinated searching, the child was located swiftly and safely”.

They added: “Early reporting really does make a difference, and we’re glad this one had a positive outcome.”