Police: Present theft
A HEARTLESS crook stole presents from under a tree just two days before Christmas.
The thief used a plant pot to smash their way in through the back door window of a property in The Street, Hatfield Peverel.
Once inside, they took several Christmas presents and a set of keys before fleeing from the scene.
The burglary took place sometime between 2.30pm and 4.30pm on Sunday, December 23.
Anyone with information should contact Essex Police on 101.
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