An appeal has been launched after a house was broken into and an electric scooter stolen.

Essex Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Ormesby Chine in South Woodham Ferrers in the early house of Sunday, August 23.

The person left the house at 5.50am wearing dark trousers, a dark green hooded jumper and a black face-covering.

They are described as being around 6ft tall and of a slim build.

They rode away on a red electric scooter, believed to have been taken from the house.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 101 and quote the crime reference number 42/133530/20.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous you can speak to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.