Efit Released After Burglary in Leigh

27 October 2014, 09:49 | Updated: 27 October 2014, 09:52

An efit has been released of a man wanted over a burglary in Leigh where items worth £1,000 were stolen.

Two men broke into a house just off Stonehill Road at around 2pm on Wednesday, 22 October.

Police say they woke up an elderly woman who was asleep inside, told her to be quiet and then stole jewellery and money. The woman was not hurt but left feeling distressed.

Essex Police said: "The men are described as white and aged in their 20s. Officers have issued an Efit of one of the men. He is thought to have light, ginger coloured hair, was of medium build and was wearing a grey jumper. The other man was wearing a navy blue hooded top.

"Anybody who recognises the man or who knows anything about the burglary is asked to contact Dc Rory Scarlett at Southend Police on 101.

"People can also give information to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org."