A couple returned home to find a burglar in their house in Beaufort Road, Billericay.
Driving into their drive way at around 9pm on Sunday September 19 they noticed a light on in the living room and a figure moving about.
As they stopped the car the thief switched off the light and made his escape through a window at the back of the house.
A large amount of property was stolen including crystal ornaments, a vase and other valuable items.
Police believe the burglar may have had a vehicle parked in Rosslyn Road.
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