POLICE officers investigating a theft of hundreds of pounds worth of goods from a sports shop in West Thurrock have released an image of a man they want to speak to.

The theft happened at the Sports Direct shop in Weston Avenue at around 11.20am on Thursday, 11 June.

A police statement says: "If you recognise this man we need you to come forward.

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us quoting the crime reference number 42/90998/26.

The image released by Essex Police

"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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