Homeowners with UPVC doors are being warned to ensure they lock their doors completely, to avoid thieves entering.

Police were called to an attempted burglary last Wednesday.

Thieves entered a house on Wantz Road, Maldon by popping the lock on a UPVC door.

Nothing was taken from the house but the door was opened.

Police said: “It’s not enough if you just put the door handle up, it’s not sufficient to lock the door.

“Homeowners need to use keys to lock their doors as well.”