BURGLARS broke into a house in Ashdon and stole about �5000 worth of goods including a car which was later found burnt out. The thieves, who raided the home on Guildhall Way sometime between December 12 and January 11, gained entry by smashing the glass

BURGLARS broke into a house in Ashdon and stole about �5000 worth of goods including a car which was later found burnt out.

The thieves, who raided the home on Guildhall Way sometime between December 12 and January 11, gained entry by smashing the glass in a rear door causing almost �3000 worth of damage.

The items stolen included electrical equipment, jewellery, toys and a small amount of cash. A silver Ford Fiesta was also taken which was discovered burnt out in Walden Road, Ashdon, on Monday (January 11) afternoon.

Detectives are appealing for anyone with information about this crime to contact investigating officer DC Charlotte Pearce at Braintree CID on 0300 333 4444, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.