POLICE are appealing for the public's help to identify three people in connection with an ongoing theft investigation. 

Officers were called to Smythes Toys in Lakeside Retail Park in West Thurrock on Wednesday, 5 October following a theft which is believed to have occurred around 6.30pm. 

The three suspects entered the store and stole two Lego sets worth £700 each. 

The first suspect is described as a white woman, mid to late 20s, with a tan and was wearing a cream jacket and brown shorts. The second suspect is a white woman, mid to late 20s wearing a cream jacket over an orange top. The third suspect is a white man, mid to late 20s, with wavy dark hair. He was wearing a dark jumper with three large horizontal stripes across the chest. 

police statement says: "We are looking to identify the people in these CCTV images, who we want to speak to in connection with this investigation. 

"If you know who they are, or have any information which could help, please contact us. 

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am and 9pm. Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to 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 @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111. Please quote incident 42/251593/22 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."