A burglar struck while the occupant of a house in Shoebury was in their garage.

The victim left their house and car keys in the front door lock and intruders made their way in, before leaving with a mobile phone, cash, a purse and various cards and keys, worth £150.

A male suspect seen near to the house in The Drakes was white, stocky, with mousey-coloured hair and aged between 15 and 19.

Published Wednesday August 28, 2002

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