High value jewellery and watches have been stolen from a house in the Dengie.

Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Tillingham Road, Asheldham, between 2pm - 7pm on August 3.

A number of watches and a jewellery box, valued at a five-figure sum, were taken.

An Essex Police spokesman said: “We would appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information about suspicious activity in the area on that Monday afternoon to contact DC Neil Tremain at Chelmsford CID on 101.”