Thieves caused £100 worth of damage when they kicked a door in.
They broke into the house on Beeleigh Road, Maldon between 9.30-10.30am last Friday, gaining entry by kicking the back door.
An unknown quantity of jewellery and money was stolen.
Anyone with any information should contact Chelmsford CID on 101.
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