BURGLARS smashed their way into a home in Ramsey before making off with cash and jewellery.

The break-in happened at a house in Michaelstowe Drive at about 10am on October 16.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "Glass in the front door was smashed and cash and jewellery was stolen from inside.

"The suspect is described as a white man, aged in his 20s, about 5ft 10ins tall, of slim build, wearing a red woollen hat."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Con Richard English at Clacton CID on 101.