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.