A BURGLAR snatched hundreds of pounds worth of electrical goods after breaking into a garden.

Essex Police is appealing for information after a thief reportedly stole a laptop, camera and set of speakers from an address in Greenfield, Witham.

The suspect was seen in the victim's garden but fled the scene after he was challenged by the homeowner.

It has been reported the thief threw a bike at the victim before fleeing.

The theft took place sometime around 7.40am last Friday.

Anyone with information is asked to call Braintree police station on 101 quoting crime reference 42/5415/19 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.