CROOKS stole a shotgun during a raid on a home in Dovercourt.

Burglars targeted the home in Orwell Road between 10am and 12pm on Friday.

A shotgun, believed to be a Webley and in a brown case, was taken.

An air rifle in a black case was also stolen.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We would like to hear from anyone who has information about the burglary or the whereabouts of the stolen items.”

Anyone with information should contact Det Con Lou Nellist at Clacton CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.