POLICE officers investigating a burglary in which a distinctive necklace was taken, are asking for the public's help.

The burglary was reported to have taken place in King Edward Road, Stanford-le-Hope between 6am on 18 March and midnight on 21 March when access was gained after a window was broken.

During the burglary a bespoke necklace was taken, described a silver chain with a pear-shaped 1.6 carat green peridot gemstone.

Police says: "If you have been offered this necklace for sale or know where it is, please contact us.

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

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

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to 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 Crimestoppers on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

"Please quote crime reference 42/45468/24 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."