A silver-coloured taxi was stolen from outside a Chigwell home yesterday evening.
Entry to the house in Stevens Way, which was burgled between 6pm and 9.30pm, was gained by forcing a rear kitchen window.
The keys to the London cab, registration LM60 YNZ, were taken along with �640 in cash, a gold bracelet and a Zenith watch.
Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.
Call the burglary squad at Ilford police station on 020 8345 2680.
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