Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify in connection with an attempted break-in at a house in New Road, Rayne.
The attempted burglary took place at around 3.40pm on Tuesday, March 15, when two suspects used a screwdriver to try to force open the back door of the property.
The pair did not manage to get inside the house and left the scene.
Anyone with any information about the man pictured or who witnessed any suspicious behaviour is asked to contact Dc Andrew Young at Braintree on Essex Police 101.
People can also give information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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