A Chinese chest and a gold Rolex watch were stolen from a Maldon home.

Burglars forced open the front door of a home in Spital Road and took a haul including a heavy Chinese chest made of Rosewood brass metal with a Chinese pattern to the top, a Rolex watch, and a gold-plated Raymond Weil watch, which was square shaped, with a rope design around the face.

Police said the burglary was between 11.45am and 4.45pm on November 23.

Details have only just been released.

Call DC Ray Hull at Chelmsford CID, on 101 with information or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.