THIEVES stole cash during a break-in at a house in Hall Lane, South Ockendon, after forcing open the front door.

Once inside they ransacked the house and stole £700 cash stashed in a drawer.

Police are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to the break-in, which happened between 6pm and 11pm on Wednesday, November 19, to contact them on 0300 333 4444 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 1111.