Burglars stole £1,600 worth of jewellery and electrical equipment.
They broke into a house in the Park Lane area of Earls Colne between 12noon and 12.20pm yesterday after smashing a small pane of glass in the front door and reaching inside to open the door.
Anyone with information should call Braintree CID on 0300 3334444, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
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