Burglars ransacked a Braintree home after smashing through a rear glass door.
Covers were pulled off beds and drawers pulled out of furniture as the thieves searched the house in Manor Street last Monday.
A coat hanger was also wedged in the front door to prevent it being opened.
It is unknown what was stolen during the messy raid but police are urging anyone with information to call 101.
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