Burglary in Colne Engaine - Witness appeal

18/03/2017 - Burglary in Colne Engaine - Witness appeal

Detectives are appealing for information about a burglary in Pebmarsh Road, Colne Engaine, at 3.30pm on Monday March 13.

Patio doors were forced open and a messy search was carried out inside. Jewellery and a laptop were among the items stolen.

Witnesses or anyone who saw anybody acting suspiciously in the area at the time are asked to contact Dc Chris Sedgwick at Braintree CID on 101.

Alternatively, they can contact independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. or www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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17/03/2017 - Heavy Plant Theft In Essex

Attempts have recently been made to steal high value plant machinery in Essex. If you see plant that has had its rear light cluster broken or tampered with please inform Essex Police on 101 or 999 if 'in progress'. If plant is being being moved at night without exterior or interior lights visible please inform Essex Police on 999.

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10/03/2017 - Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident on the A414 at Sandon.

A white Renault van and a black Nissan Qashqai were driving towards a roundabout at the junction with the A12 at 8.30am on Friday January 20.

The van driver reported beeping his horn after the Nissan came to a sudden halt.

Both vehicles then continued driving onto the sliproad, came to a stop, and the drivers got out.

The van driver, a 27-year-old man from Chelmsford, was punched in the face He suffered a black eye and fractured eye socket, which required surgery.

The Nissan driver then drove off onto the southbound A12. He was described as white, aged in his early 40s, more than 6ft tall, bald headed and of stocky build.

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Dc Luke Baldwin at Chelmsford CID on 101.

Alternatively, contact independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org