Police are appealing for witnesses after costume jewellery and a three figure sum of cash was stolen during a burglary in Alresford near Colchester.

According to spokesman for Essex Police, suspects broke into a home in Crestlands between 8am and 5pm on Monday, November 26.

Anyone with information is urged to call DC Jo Mangham at Clacton CID on 101 quoting reference 42/173025/18.

Alternatively, contact the Crimestoppers charity 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use its anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

You can also report online at www.essex.police.uk/do-it-online