POLICE are investigating a theft of a vehicle in Tilbury after its driver was threatend by bike riders.

It was reported men wearing balaclavas on two mopeds threatened a man at the Riverside Business Centre in Fort Road shortly before 1.45pm on Friday, 28 April.

Two of the men then stole a Range Rover and drove off in it.

Officers attended and carried out a search, later discovering he vehicle in Chafford Hundred.

Police have requested that anyone who has information, including CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, should contact them quoting incident 626 of 28 April.

A police statement says: "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.

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"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.