Spooked burglars ran from a home this week after spotting someone inside.
The raiders broke into the property in The Cedars, Buckhurst Hill, on Tuesday (May 24).
They entered the house through an unlocked front door, before seeing the occupant and fleeing.
Anyone with information should contact Essex Police on 101, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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