Thieves struck three times in 24 hours in Cressing.

Suspects stole a petrol strimmer worth £250 from a portacabin in Hawbush Green between 5pm on January 15 and 5am on January 16.

Damage to the broken portacabin door will cost £300 to fix.

Two garden sheds in The Street were also raided between 2pm on January 15 and 2pm on January 16, with garden equipment worth £200 being swiped. 

Contact Braintree Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.