BURGLARS smashed their way into a property in Clacton before stealing a motorbike.

The crooks targeted the property in Kersey Drive between 2pm and 8pm on Saturday, May 26.

A spokesman for the force said the burglars forced entry by smashing a window before taking a blue Shineray XY 125 moped.

The vehicle's registration number is PE13 HJV.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Con Bernadette White at Clacton CID, quoting crime reference 42/73426/18, on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.