BURGLARS caused £1,000 of damage during a burglary in Billericay.

Thieves targeted the house in Outwood Common Road, Billericay, sometime between 12.35pm and 4.30pm on Monday, August 25.

They got into the property by smashing through the French doors at the back of the house causing around £1,000 of damage.

Nothing was stolen.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Dc Jo Phillips at Basildon CID on Essex Police 101. People can also leave details anonymously by calling independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.