CROOKS smashed the back window of a Rayleigh home to steal more than £10,000 of goods.

They broke into a house in Lamburnum Way and took cash. jewellery, and electrical equipment. They then opened the back door to make their escape.

Police are appealing for information from anyone who saw anything suspicious between noon on Friday, March 19 and 11.25am the following day.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Pc Rob Walker of the Burglary Squad at Southend police station on 0300 333 4444, extension 470263 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.