POLICe are asking the public to help them locate a vehicle that was stolen from Lakeside.

The distinctive orange Kubota was taken from West Thurrock Way, Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock at around 8pm on Monday, 23 March after the window was broken to gain entry.

The vehicle, part registration of WM75, was driven away.

Police say: "If you have any information, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us, quotting crime reference 42/44654/26 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.

"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.".