Police are investigating the theft of £5,000 worth of equipment from five sheds in the same area.

Three chainsaws, two hybrid bicycles, a garden strimmer, a leaf blower, a lawn mower, skis and ski poles were taken from sheds in Fairstead overnight between 10pm on July 13 and 8am on July 14.

Contact pc 2457 Norman at Braintree police station or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.