POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a crooks stole a car following a burglary in Harwich.

Burglars gained entry to the home in George Street through an insecure rear window.

A number of items were taken including a spare car key.

A thief later returned and stole a Citreon DS3.

The vehicle has since been recovered.

Anyone with any information about the incident, which happened between 1.30pm on September 1 and 1.45am on September 2, is asked to contact Det Con Luke Howard at Clacton CID on 101.