A burglary victim returned home to see thieves loading a minicab with his belongings.
Police were called to Chappel Hill, Chappel, after the man witnessed £2,500 of his possessions being loaded into a stolen cab.
The getaway car was found a short while later after it had been involved in a crash.
Police are now appealing for information to try and piece together what happened.
- Anyone with information should contact Colchester CID on 01206 762212 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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