A MAN made off without paying for petrol at a Laindon garage.

Police need help identifying the person who stole the fuel from BP petrol station in Arterial Road, Laindon.

The man in a silver BMW filled a can with petrol at the garage before driving off at 7.10pm on August 27.

Anyone who can identify him should call Pc Kevin Bingham at Basildon police station on 101.