Police helicopter in search for three burglars on Melbourne Estate in Chelmsford

The Essex Police helicopter was out looking for three burglars who were disturbed on the Melbourne Estate, Chelmsford. NPAS Boreham, who operate the helicopter, tweeted out an appeal for anyone who may have seen anything in the area at around 12.55pm today. The helicopter was called after a group of youths were seen in a garden on Arnhem Road.

26/4 1255 #Chelmsford assisting @EssexPoliceUK with a search after 3 burglars were disturbed in Melbourne. Did you see anything suspicious?

— NPAS_Boreham (@NPAS_Boreham) April 27, 2014

An Essex police spokesman said: "Police attended the Arnhem Road area of Chelmsford after a call at 12.35pm today that a number of youths had been seen in the garden of a house by a neighbour. "Officers attended and a break in to a property was confirmed by police on the ground and assisted by the helicopter they have been carrying our searches in the area to trace the suspects. Enquiries are ongoing."