JEWELLERY worth about £300 was stolen from a house in Chelmsford four days before Christmas.

Crooks took the items which were outside the property in Tabors Avenue, Great Baddow, at about 9.40pm on December 21.

The items have been described as "unique and instantly recognisable".

Police are appealing for help to trace the jewellery.

Anyone who has been offered any of these items for sale or know where they might be is asked to contact Pc Chloe Lingane at Chelmsford police station on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.