POLICE are searching for a man who broke into a house in Clacton before he was disturbed and ran off.

A man described as slim, tanned and wearing a grey hoody and black body warmer entered a property in Peter Bruff Avenue between 10.30pm and 11pm on Friday.

The householders were home at the time with their dog which is believed to have spooked the intruder.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area should call Clacton CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.