BURGLARS raided a house in broad daylight.

The thieves made off with jewellery and a camera after breaking in to a house in Seaview Avenue, West Mersea, sometime between 2.15pm and 3.15pm on Wednesday, April 8.

A back window was forced open.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area or has any information about what happened.

Anybody who can help is asked to contact DC Duncan Collyer at Colchester CID or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via an Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org