POLICE are appealing for information and witnesses following two burglaries of secure private garages in Takeley. Between 9.30pm on October 6 and 6.30am on October 7, suspects forced entry to a private garage in Smiths Green, causing an estimated �100 of

POLICE are appealing for information and witnesses following two burglaries of secure private garages in Takeley.

Between 9.30pm on October 6 and 6.30am on October 7, suspects forced entry to a private garage in Smiths Green, causing an estimated �100 of damage, and stole tools with an estimated value of around �400.

Between 9pm on October 6 and 6am on October 7, entry to a private garage in the same road was forced, causing an estimated �16 of damage. Nothing was stolen.

Anyone with information about any of these incidents should contact Dunmow police station on 0300 3334444, where the investigating officer is Pc Connla O'Dowd, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.