POLICE have launched an investigation following reports of a robbery at a store in the heart of Tilbury.

It happened shortly before 6.30pm yesterday (Monday, 19 August) at the shop on Calcutta Road.

A statement from Essex Police says: "We have received an allegation of robbery reported to have taken place at Chelmsford Star Coop, Calcutta Road, Tilbury, shortly before 6.30pm on Monday 19 August.

"Our enquiries continue."

And police have asked for the public's help, asking for information and saying: ""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."

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