BURGLARS stole £18,000 from a bungalow and doused the floors with fabric conditioner.

The raiders ransacked the property in Sugden Avenue, Wickford between 7.30pm on Monday, October 13 and 2.50pm on Thursday, October 16.

They smashed a safe off a wall in the bungalow and forced it open before taking jewellery, cash, paperwork and car keys from inside.

Anybody who saw any suspicious vehicles or people in the area is asked to contact Dc Jo Phillips at Basildon CID on Essex Police 101.

People can also leave information anonymously by calling independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.