POLICE officers investigating the theft of a purse at a Post Office in Grays are asking for the public's help as they want to speak to her in connection with their investigation.

The theft took place shortly before 12.30pm on Tuesday. 16 June at the Post Office on Clarence Road, Grays.

A police statement says: "If you know who she is or have any information about this incident, please contact us quoting crime reference 42/93624/26.

"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."