Five 800 packs of cigarettes were among the items stolen in an Essex burglary. 

Police in Colchester are appealing for information about a burglary in Berechurch Road.

Thieves forced open a rear patio door on Wednesday January 21 between 2.30pm and 8.15pm.

Irish Bank notes, five 800 packs of Lambert and Butler cigarettes, a green metal army box, a black Nike hoodie and some aftershave were stolen.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Dc Claire Jennings at Colchester CID on 101.

People can also give information to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.