Jewellery and electrical equipment worth £3,600 was stolen in burglary.
Police are appealing for information following the burglary of a house in The Green, Hatfield Peverel, between 11.50am - 4pm on June 15.
Burglars also caused £400 damage by forcing a door.
Detectives are appealing for anyone with information about this crime to contact the CID Target team at Chelmsford on 0300 3334444, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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