BURGLARS stole £600 of electrical items during a break-in.

They broke into the house in Hereford Walk, Basildon, between 10.30pm on Monday and 3am on Tuesday.

The thieves got in by forcing a fan light window in the kitchen, reaching inside and unlocking the bigger window underneath.

The burglars stole cash, two mobile phones and a laptop.

Anyone with information should call police on 101.