Police are appealing for information after a burglary at a house in Basildon.

Between 5pm and 11.45pm on January 3, a house in Hawbush Green was broken in to after the rear door was forced.

Stolen from inside was a five-figure sum of jewellery. Following the burglary a trail of destruction and damage was left. Eggs were thrown against walls, bleach poured over a bed, sofa and in to the television. Paintings were also smashed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dc Jo Phillips at Basildon CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.