Detectives in Colchester have recovered 31 suspected stolen watches and are now trying to trace the owners.

The wrist watches were seized when officers from Colchester Tactical CID executed a search warrant at an address in the town on December 24.

Officers believe the watches may have been stolen and are trying to return them to their rightful owners.

Anyone who recognises the watches and thinks they may belong to them is asked to call Dc John Robinson at Colchester Tactical CID on 101.