ESSEX Police are investigating a burglary in Harlow.

It was reported two men forced their way into an address in Riddings Lane while another waited outside at around 3.15am today (Wednesday 30 August).

The victim has been alerted to the break-in and shouted at the men causing them to make off.

One of the men has been described as slim, and wearing an EA7 hooded top, black face mask, black gloves, tracksuit trousers and trainers.

The second man is described as slim, wearing a plain zip-up hooded top, light-coloured gloves with dark palms, a face mask, and black trainers.

The third man, who was waiting outside, has been described as chubby, and wearing a hooded top with a black zip and reflective pattern on the left hand side, black gloves, black trainers, and a black mask. He was also carrying a hammer.

Riddings Lane runs to the back of Latton Green Primary.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

Please quote the crime reference number 42/154445/23.

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