SEVERAL garages were broken into overnight.

Between 12noon on May 22 and 10am on May 23, four garages that are less than a mile apart were broken into in Silver End.

The garages, three in Manors Way and one in Grooms Lane, were forced open when the padlocks were cut.

Tools and a mountain bike were the only items stolen from two of the garages in Manors Way.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101.