Thieves stole hundreds of pounds of electrical goods during a house raid.

The crooks broke in to a house in Meadow Way, Jaywick, by smashing glass in the front door.

They stole a Playstation 3 games console, various Playstation games, a 32ins Alba television, and a small gold ring with ‘Mum’ on it during the raid which happened between 9pm on Friday, May 24, and 2pm on Saturday, May 25.

Police said an attempted burglary in Lavender Walk the following day between 4pm and 7.35pm is thought to be connected.

Thieves caused £200 damage while attempting to jemmy open a panel in the back door.

To help, call police on 101.