POLICE have released a CCTV appeal following a house burglary in Colchester.

Officers were called to Berechurch Road around 1.30pm on Wednesday, July 13, following reports of a man attempting to break into a house.

The victim had returned home to find the suspect in their garden.

When asked why he was there, he left the scene on a bike.

The victim then noticed that their front door and handles had been damaged.

The suspect is described as a black man, aged in his late 30s, of a slim build with a beard. He was wearing black clothing and a baseball cap.

A police spokesman said: "We are now released an image of two people, who we would like to speak with in connection with this investigation.

"If you know who these people are, or have any further information, please contact us."

Anyone with information can call Essex Police on 101 quoting incident 42/182560/22.