THREE shotguns were among a £10,000 haul of items stolen by burglars.

They took jewellery, electrical items and the guns from a house in Church Road, Rivenhall, near Witham.

And now police are appealing for information about a blue Ford Sierra hatchback seen parked nearby, between 1pm and 5pm on Wednesday,

Anyone with information can call Det Con Paul Cakebread on 01376 551312.

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