CROOKS forced their way into a Colchester home to grab a haul of jewellery.

The burglars broke into the Spring Road home by forcing open a door.

They got away with several items of jewellery, including a gold necklace.

It happened between 12.30pm and 7.40pm on April 21.

If anyone has been offered jewellery for sale and is suspicious of where it came from, or has any information about the burglary, they should contact Det Con Tim Harris on 101.

People can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or crimestoppers-uk.org