A SILVER BMW 5 Series was stolen in Saffron Walden after burglars stole the keys from the owner’s home.

At about 2.15am on Thursday (December 9) the burglars broke into the Loompits Way property by forcing the front door, causing �500 damage.

They then found and used the keys to drive away the BMW, index AK60 URW, valued at �39,000. They also stole items including iPod, MacLaren pushchair and sunglasses, with a total value of �1000.

The owners were in the property at the time of the attack.

Anyone with information about this crime should contact police on 0300 333 4444 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.