CROOKS grabbed a haul of electrical gear and a purse in an overnight raid in Clacton.

The burglars broke into the home in Oakleigh Road by forcing their way through the front door.

They got away with a silver Sony digital camera, and black and silver JVC video camera, a Samsung mobile phone and a cream River Island purse containing store cards.

It happened between 1am and 8am on Thursday June 12.

Anyone with information should contact Det Con Lee Whitfield at Clacton police station on 101.