A BUGLARY which took place at a church in Woodham Ferrers, sees thieves take safe, after forcing entry.

Officers were called with reports that suspects had forced entry through the doors of the Congregational Church in Main Road between 12pm on Friday November 9 and 8am on Sunday November 11. 

The suspects conducted a messy search of the church before taking a safe from inside and leaving the scene.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "Our investigation is ongoing, and we want to hear from anyone who may have information relating to this burglary.

"If you can help, please contact us quoting incident number 265 of Tuesday November 12.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. 

"It can be found at the bottom right of our homepage at www.essex.police.uk. 

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

"Alternatively, you can call us on 101. 

"In an emergency always call 999.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."