Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Colchester which saw the theft of numerous expensive items.

The back doors of a property in Roach Vale were forced open before goods including an iPad, an Apple Mac pro computer, Asus laptop, Playstation 3 console and games, a Nikon camera and some cash was taken.

The incident occurred between 6pm and 11.30pm on Sunday, October 27.

Anyone who spots similar electrical goods for sale in suspicious circumstances, or who has information, is urged to contact Pc Jamie Welsh or his colleagues at Colchester CID on 101.

Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.