The suspected burglars fled the scene.
Five suspected burglars escaped after a police chase involving a helicopter and a patrol car from Chingford to Ilford yesterday.
Police were called at 3.50pm to reports of a burglary taking place in Chingford Avenue, Chingford.
When officers arrived, five men ran to a car and sped off.
Police pursued the vehicle in a patrol car along the A406 past the Charlie Brown Roundabout towards Barkingside, but eventually lost it.
The vehicle was found abandoned in Cleves Walk, Barkingside, around 4.20pm.
No arrests have been made.
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