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A BURGLAR demanded money from the occupiers of a house during an attempted midnight burglary.

It is understood a man, possibly two, gained entry to an address in Forest Road, Greenstead, shortly after midnight on April 2.

A window and glass door were damaged, as was a display cabinet during the incident.

Essex Police says the burglar, who is believed to have long, black hair, demanded money from the people inside the property but left empty handed.

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A spokesman said: “We need anyone who saw anything or has any CCTV, dash cam or doorbell footage to contact us.”

If you have any information, you should contact Essex Police and quote crime reference number 42/83568/22.

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