THREE homes in Chadwell St Mary were targeted for burglaries on the same night, prompting a police appeal for information.

In one of the properties in Cole Avenue and Rigby Gardens at around 2.30am on Wednesday 28 October a woman heard the computer console downstairs make a noise, in the morning she discovered that the TV was missing and a small amount of cash.

Damage was also caused to another two other property with the marks found around the back-door handles.

Police are appealing for any witness who may have seen any suspicious behaviour in the early hours of the morning.

A man described as in his 30s and wearing a black coat with a hood pulled up was seen walking away from one of the properties.

A police spokesperson said: "These incidents are being investigated as linked, and we would like to hear from anyone with information, CCTV or dash cam footage from the time. Please call 101 and ask for Grays CID, quoting reference number 42/176387/20 .

"You can also contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form."