BURGLARS have broken into a playgroup and stolen cash and a safe.

The break-in, at a playgroup based at the Lifelong Learning Centre in Ely Road, Basildon was reported when staff arrived at 8.30am this morning (Monday, November 21) .

The intruders are believed to have broken in over the weekend.

Anyone with information about the burglary or anyone who saw anything suspicious at the centre between 5pm on Friday November 18 and the early hours of Monday should contact the Basildon Area Investigation Team on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.