POLICE are investigating after a house was burgled in Colchester.

The break-in happened in Northgate Street some time between 11am on Thursday and 12.30am on Friday.

Thieves searched the property before making off with a Samsung Galaxy 2 tablet and a charm bracelet.

The bracelet featured charms including a whale, the letter ‘L’, a spade and fork, a heart and a Pisces sign.

Witnesses or anyone with information should call Essex police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.