MALDON police have appealed for witnesses or information after a break-in on a boat.

Thieves stole a number of items from the boat, which was moored on the canal off Hall Bridge Rise, in Maldon, overnight between Thursday, 1 July and Friday, 2 July.

The break-in was discovered the following morning when the boat was spotted drifting on the canal, the bow rope having been loosened.

The thieves smashed a door during the break-in.

A police spokesperson said: "A number of suspects got into the boat through the cockpit.

"During a search a number of items, including a Summit stove, were taken.

"No arrests have been made and our enquiries are ongoing."

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information on it should submit a report online at the link to the Essex Police website here or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am and11pm.

You can also call 101 and cite incident 42/127486/21.

Information can also be given to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or using the link here.