BURGLARS broke into a house to steal a handbag and purse.

They first tried to jemmy open a set of souble glazed French doors at the house in High Street, Great Wakering.

They then managed to get in through a small UPVC window and steal the bag worth about £40.

It happened between 6.50pm and 7pm on Saturday, November 26.

Anyone with information should call PC Reece Brent at the CID Target Team at Southend police station on 101.