Burglars stole cash and jewellery from a house yesterday (November 25), striking in less than quarter of an hour.

The thieves broke into the home in Takeley Close, Waltham Abbey, some time between 6.15pm and 6.30pm.

The unknown number of criminals entered the property after smashing the glass in a rear patio door, before searching the house and stealing the jewellery and money.

Anyone with information should contact Essex Police by phoning 101, Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.