CRIMINALS broke into a van in Braintree and made off with a power drill.

The victim's White Ford Transit van was targeted at some time between 5pm on Monday, August 7, and 9.00am on Tuesday, August 8, whilst it was parked in South Street, Braintree.

Part of the back door to the van was broken off by the thieves, who removed a Makita branded power drill.

Witnesses should contact Essex Police on 101.