An opprotunist thief took advantage of the hot weekend weather to steal a handbag from inside a Witham house.

The thief entered the house in Highfields Road through an unlocked side door between 3.30pm and 5pm on Saturday.

The black leather bag containing keys, a pension book and four pounds was stolen form the kitchen.

The woman occupant was hanging wallpaper elsewhere in the house and a visiting relative was in the garden.

Anyone with information on the burglary should contact Witham CID on 01376 501212.

Published Monday September 6, 2004

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