A HOMEOWNER was threatened with a machete by burglars in an aggravated burglary on Canvey.

Police are appealing for any witnesses who were in the area of Jasmine Close on Wednesday, September 25 at about 6.30pm.

An Essex Police spokeswoman said: "Two men got into the property and threatened the occupant with a machete and a handgun was also brandished.

"They left after stealing thousands of pounds in cash, an iPad and jewellery."

The two men are described by the occupant as black and drove off in a car.

Anyone with any information can contact Det Con Chris Adam at Southend CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.