DETECTIVES investigating the theft of two watches from a property in Stanford-le-Hope are asking the public to help them try and find them.

The owner discovered they were missing after he returned home at around 8.30pm on 11 October and found his door insecure.

One watch is a man's limited edition Pathere de Cartier watch with a silver bracelet, valued at £5,000.

The other is an Armani watch valued at £350. 

A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft and bailed until 10 January 2024 while police continue enquiries.

A statement from Essex Police says: "If you have any information that could help us find them, then please get in contact with us.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

"Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

"Please quote crime reference 42/183331/23 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."