IRISH bank notes and cigarettes were stolen in a burglary.

Thieves forced a rare patio door in Berechurch Road, Colchester, and took the notes as well as 800 packs of Lambert and Butler cigarettes, a green metal army box, a black Nike hoodie and some aftershave.

It happened between 2.30pm and 8.15pm on Wednesday, January 21.

Anyone with any information contact DC Claire Jennings at Colchester CID on 101.

People can also give information to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.