Burglars smashed a glass patio door as they forced their way into a home earlier this week.
Police said the raiders entered the house in Scotland Road, Buckhurst Hill, between 6.50pm and 8pm on Tuesday (September 29).
Essex Police are investigating the incident, although a spokeswoman said they did not know what was stolen by the burglars.
Anyone with information should call the police on 101.
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