THIEVES stole hundreds during a distraction burglary.
After knocking on the door of a home in Rifle Hill, Braintree, thieves told the victim they were there to check the plumbing.
The homeowner then noticed £200 had been taken sometime between last 5.30pm last Wednesday and 9.11am on Thursday.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101.
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