Two designer watches and a five-figure amount of cash were stolen after a home in Clacton was burgled.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which took place in Horley Close around 10am on Friday, March 9.

A small black Ford car dropped off two teenagers at a house in the close and they jumped over the back wall and forced entry to the property.

They stole two Michael Kors watches and cash before leaving in the direction of Epsom Close.

The driver of the car is described as a white man of slim build. He wore a pinky-red sweatshirt with jeans and is estimated to be around 5ft 8ins in height.

One teenager is described as being a black 17-year-old of slim build. He stood at around 5ft 8ins tall and had short, smartly cut hair. He wore a black bomber-style jacket with jeans and black trainers.

The other is white and estimated to be 18-years-old. He wore a grey hooded top with the hood up and had matching tracksuit bottoms, which were hanging down. He is estimated to be around 5ft 10ins tall and was also of a slim build.

Two men were arrested after the incident and have since been released under investigation.

Detective Constable Robert Dines said: “We are looking to speak to anyone who may have seen this burglary take place, or who may have seen the young men described leaving the scene.

“Additionally, if you have been offered a silver or gold Michael Kors watch in the past few weeks, then please get in touch by calling 101 and asking for Clacton CID. The reference number for this incident is 42/32284/18.”

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org