Burglars threw a brick through a window as they broke into a home in Colchester.
Intruders entered the house in St Christopher Road between 11.30am and 3pm on Monday.
A quantity of jewellery was taken.
Anyone with information should call Detective Constable Trevor Clark at Colchester CID on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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