A car has been stolen following a house burglary in Braintree.

The black BMW X5 with number plate J3WEA was stolen from the driveway of the house in Gloucester Gardens last night, after the keys were stolen from the house.

A laptop was also stolen.

Anyone with information should call 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Crime Prevention advice is available through the Essex Police website using the following link www.essex.police.uk/be_safe/burglary.aspx