A PAIR of crooks stole jewellery from a pensioner during a distraction burglary in Vange.

Two men knocked at a property in High Road at around 11am on Wednesday, September 25.

The pair asked if there were any jobs which needed doing at the address.

The homeowner, a woman in her 70s, said some roof tiles needed repairing.

The men were then invited inside the property where they proceeded to steal jewellery worth more than £100.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "Both men were described as being white and aged in their mid-20s.

"One of the men was described as being of a slim build, around 5ft 7ins and had a red beard and moustache and the other was described as being 5ft 9ins and had black hair."

Anyone with information is asked to call Basildon CID on 101 quoting crime reference 42/153665/19 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.