Police have issued an e-fit image of a man they would like to trace in connection with two break-ins in Essex.

The man was seen acting suspicious in Stambourne Road, Ridgewell, on Wednesday, April 30, near to where one of the break-ins happened.

The first burglary happened sometime between midnight on Saturday, April 26, and 2.10pm on Wednesday, April 30. Ornaments, cutlery and a petrol hedge trimmer were taken.

The second happened sometime between midnight on Tuesday, April 29 and 4.15pm on Wednesday, May 7. Details of the items missing are still being collated by the owner.

If you recognise the suspect please contact Pc Victoria Butler at Braintree CID on Essex Police 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.