CROOKS grabbed a haul of jewellery and electrical gear in a raid on a Holland-on-Sea home.
The home in Bedford Road was targeted by thieves in broad daylight, at about 1pm on Thursday June 16.
A rear door was forced open by thieves to gain entry.
Police are also investigating a late-night burglary in Knox Road, Clacton.
Thieves broke into the house between 2-2.30am on Wednesday June 22, but were disturbed by the owner and fled empty handed.
Anyone with information on either burglary should call Clacton police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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