Detectives are investigating an attempted burglary at a house in Birchanger Lane, Birchanger.
The incident happened around 7.20pm on Monday, March 17.
Thieves tried to break into the property by smashing the glass of a conservatory at the rear of the house.
A dark coloured vehicle was parked outside the property at the time of the incident. It drove off very quickly.
Anybody with information should contact Dc Rebecca Kidby at Braintree on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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