A fund for a children’s Christmas party was stolen during a break-in at a pre-school.

Police were called on Monday following evidence of forced entry to Kinsley Hall Pre-School, in Austen Close, Loughton.

A door was forced in during the incident, which happened between 10pm on Friday and 10am on Saturday.

A £522 children's Christmas party fund was stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Loughton on 101.