A “large quantity” of alcohol kept in underground storage has been stolen, police have said.

Between April 27 and May 18, the drink was taken from a property in Dunmow Road in Fyfield, Ongar.

According to an Essex Police community message, burglars removed a key from an outside ledge and entered a “bunker”.

They then stole a large amount of alcohol.

The police have not yet said if the property was residential or a business.

Anyone with information about the raid should contact Essex Police on 101, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.