Essex Police are investigating a burglary that saw thousands of pounds worth of tools stolen from the Screwfix at the Severall Industrial Park.

Officers were called shortly after 10pm yesterday evening, Thursday September 6, to reports three people had forced entry into Screwfix at the Severalls Industrial Park.

The people then left in an Audi RS4.

Witnesses or anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area around the time are asked to contact Colchester Police Station on 101, quoting reference 42/129352/18.

Information can also be given completely anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/