Police are appealing for information about a burglary and an attempted burglary which happened in Maylandsea.
The occupant of a house in The Drive saw a man in a bedroom at around 6am on Monday April 13.
A bedroom window was damaged and an iPad stolen.
Investigating officer Pc Olivia Pinder said: "Three men wearing hoodies were seen in the area at the time of the burglary, and I would like to speak to anyone who saw them or any suspicious vehicles."
Thieves attempted to break into a house in Imperial Avenue between 11.30pm Tuesday April 12 and 7.50am the following day through the rear doors.
Anyone with any information about these incidents is asked to contact Pc Pinder at Chelmsford CID on 101. They can also give information to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via an Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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