POLICE would like to identify this suspected newspaper thief.

It is alleged that the man entered the WH Smith store in High Street, Wickford, at 3.20pm on Friday, December 12, selected the items from the display and left, making no attempt to pay.

Anybody who recognises him is asked to contact Pc Colin McCabe at the Retail Crime Unit on Essex Police 101.

People can also give information to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org