POLICE are hoping the public will help them identifty two men they believe are connected with a theft in Corringham.

Officers want to speak to them in connection with an incident where a woman's purse and car keys were stolen from a private area of Boots in St John's Way.

Her car was also stolen during the incident at around 3pm on Thursday, 1 September. And some of the bank cards were used in various stores in the local area.

A statement from Essex Police says: "If you know them, have any information about the incident or know where they are please get in contact with us and quote incident 42/228696/22.

"You can submit a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am to 9pm. Visit 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, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."