POLICE are seeking help from the public after a raid on a Co-op in Stanford-le-Hope.

They wish to speak to James Alexander in connection with a theft from the store on the town's High Street.

A police statement says: "It was reported a suspect stole money from the till of the High Street Co-op on 19 December 2025.

"He went over the counter, started taking bottles of alcohol, also opened the till – taking a small amount of change.

"It took place at 5.04pm, when the shop was open.

"Alexander, 47, is about 6ft tall, medium build, with short grey hair and a beard.

"If you have any information, please contact us quoting investigation number 42/167115/25.

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"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."