BURGLARS drove off with a householder's Mercedes after breaking into their property.

Police say the criminals forced entry to a property in Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell through a UPVC before stealing the keys to the grey Mercedes and driving off with the vehicle.

Sgt Michael Orr said: “If anyone has been offered such a vehicle for sale or has any information regarding the burglary please contact us.”

Anyone with any information on the burglar, which took place some time between 10pm on Wednesday, April 7, and 1pm the next day, is asked to contact Sgt Orr at Loughton police station on 0300 333 4444 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.