PRECIOUS jewellery given to a child was stolen during a burglary in Rowhedge.

Detectives were called to Rowhedge Road after a break-in.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "The items taken included a child’s nine carat gold signet ring, a white gold necklace with a pendant that has three  prongs sticking out with a diamond at the end of each one, a pair of pearl earrings, and a single silver large drop earring with a amethyst set in it.

"Officers would also like to speak with the driver of a blue 4x4 which was seen in the area at the time of the burglary."

The house was raided between 8.45am and 1.30pm on Thursday, November 14.

Anyone with information call PC Rosie Obeney at Colchester CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.