The burglary happened on High Road in Chigwell
A burglar escaped through gardens after he was disturbed while raiding a house.
A man broke into an address on High Road, Chigwell at around 7.10am on Saturday, November 10.
He was disturbed and it is not believed anything was taken.
It is thought the man made off through gardens in Meadow Way, Courtland Road and Parklands.
If you have any information please call police on 101 quoting the crime reference number 42/164072/18 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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