Thieves struck three times in 24 hours in Cressing.
Suspects stole a petrol strimmer worth £250 from a portacabin in Hawbush Green between 5pm on January 15 and 5am on January 16.
Damage to the broken portacabin door will cost £300 to fix.
Two garden sheds in The Street were also raided between 2pm on January 15 and 2pm on January 16, with garden equipment worth £200 being swiped.
Contact Braintree Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
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