POLICE have released an efit of a burglar who stole jewellery from an elderly homeowner.

The occupant of a house in Whitehall Lane, Grays, returned home at around 11.30am on Tuesday, April 14 to find an intruder at the top of the stairs.

After being disturbed, the man fled the property along Whitehall lane towards the Broadway with several items of jewellery.

He is described as white, around 5ft 8ins tall, of large build, with short fair hair.

At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black hooded jumper with black trousers.

Anyone who recognises the man depicted in the efit is asked to contact officers at Grays CID on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.