Burglars broke into a home by prising open its bolted front door.
Jewellery belonging to the victim's late mother was stolen from the house in Hereford Walk, on the Craylands Estate, Basildon.
Neighbours called the police after they spotted two youths in dark clothing and hooded tops leave the address.
Anyone with information about the raid at around 5.15pm on Tuesday should call Basildon police on 01268 532212.
Published Thursday January 15, 2004
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