POLICE have released a CCTV image as they continue the hunt for a man who carried out a burglary in Wivenhoe.

Officers were called to The Avenue after the incident at 3.25pm on Tuesday, January 7.

It was reported a man broke into the address but was disturbed by one of the residents and ran off.

The suspect ran off down The Avenue into De Vere Road, and was last seen running towards the King George V playing field.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "There were a lot of people in the area at the time and we are asking them to please contact us if they saw a man matching the description given running down the street.

"We appreciate the image is not of the best quality and we appreciate your support."

Anyone with information is asked to call Colchester CID on 101 quoting crime reference 42/3646/20 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.