BURGLARS stole £600 of electrical items during a break-in.

They got in to the house in Hereford Walk, Basildon between 10.30pm on Monday and 3am on Tuesday.

The thieves broke in to the property by forcing a fan light window in the kitchen, reaching inside and unlocking the bigger window underneath.

The burglars stole cash, two mobile phones and a laptop.

Anyone with information should call Essex Police on 101.