BURGLARS escaped with almost £3,000 worth of jewellery in a raid on a house in Colchester.

The crooks forced their way into the home at The Commons between 2pm on March 13 and 5.50pm on March 14.

The stolen goods include a distinctive yellow gold Longlines watch, a yellow gold heart pendant and a Swarovski crystal necklace.

Anyone with information should contact Colchester CID on 101 or Crimestoppers.