POLICE have called for the public's help as they continue to investigate a robbery at a local convenience store yesterday (Tuesday, 11 April).

As reported on Nub News, Essex Police operated a high profile action in Stanford-le-Hope after an armed robber entered Rainbow Stores on Corringham Road and made off with cash.

Today the force issued to following statement: "We are investigating a robbery at Rainbow Stores. It was reported a man went into the shop at around 1.30pm and threatened a member of staff inside.

"They then made off with a two-figure sum of cash. Our enquiries are ongoing.

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote the crime reference number 42/65607/23.

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"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/digital101to 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."