POLICE are investigating a burglary which was reported in the Keeble Park area of Maldon on Tuesday, 27 January.

A number of suspects forced entry to a home between 11.30am and 6.30pm and stole several items of jewellery.

At this stage, no arrests have been made and officers are pursuing a number of targeted forensic, CCTV and investigative opportunities.

Images of the jewellery taken in the burglary have been released and police say: "We'd urge the public to please watch out for these items being sold either online or in person."

Acting Detective Inspector Dan Smith added: "This incident has had a significant impact on the victim and her family and that is not lost on us.

"We're working through a number of lines of enquiry to identify the people responsible.

"There will be a policing presence in the area today as officers carry out house-to-house checks and I would also encourage anyone who witnessed any suspicious behaviour or has dashcam or doorbell footage of the area within the time period to please come forward.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."