ESSEX Police is appealing for information following a burglary at an address in Churchfields, Harlow.

It happened at around 11.30am on Friday, April 28.

Entry was gained through an insecure front door and a black Lenovo laptop was taken.

The victim, a man in his 60s, reported three children – aged around 12 or 13 – were seen in the area at the time and officers are particularly keen to trace them.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact Dc Jo Snell at Harlow police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.