Police are on the hunt for thieves who stole shotgun ammunition, jewellery and a small quantity of cash from a Tiptree house last Thursday.
The burglars forced forced open the front door of a house on Millwrights between 8am-4pm on July 24 before proceeding to ransack the property.
Officers conducted a forensic examination of the scene with house-to-house enquiries also being completed and Investigating Officer, Dc Emma Jones is hoping that residents of the area can help with the search for the culprits.
She said: "This burglary took place at some stage during the main part of the day so we're hoping that someone would have noticed the burglar spending a bit of time at the front door, forcing it open before then entering the house.
"We're also appealing for local residents and retailers who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously or unusual to the area to contact us."
Anyone with information regarding the burglary should contact detectives at Colchester police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
