Two dog walkers were robbed of their jewellery by a gang of teenagers.

Essex Police is only now appealing for information following the incident in Ongar on March 6.

The two women were walking dogs along a bridle path in Mill Lane at around 5.45pm when they were approached by three teenagers.

One of the teenagers demanded they hand over any property they had and jewellery, including the watch and a ring pictured, were stolen.

One of the teenagers is described as white, around 5ft 7ins tall with short dark hair.

The other two are described as white, slim 5ft 4ins and 5ft 7ins tall and wearing dark clothing with hooded tops with the hoods up.

If you saw anything, have any CCTV or dash cam footage, or have any other information please call Essex Police on 101 quoting incident 1048 of 6 March or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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