BURGLARS ransacked a home following a break-in in Jaywick.

The property in Meadow Way was targeted at about 3am on Friday, January 22.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "Somebody tried to force open the rear door of the property and then smashed a window to get inside.

"They carried out a messy search. It’s not yet known what has been stolen."

Anyone with information about the incident or who noticed any suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact Det Con Luke Howard at Clacton CID on 101.