Damage with an estimated value of £1,000 has been caused by car vandals who went on the rampage in a Colchester street.

An Essex Police spokesman said five vehicles were targeted in Egret Close between 12am and 9am yesterday, and officers are appealing for any witnesses to the vandalism to come forward.

Police advised car-owners to leave their vehicles in garages wherever possible to avoid such problems. Cars parked both on the road and in driveways were damaged by the vandals.

Anyone with information should contact police at Colchester on 01206 761212 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

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