Police want to speak a woman in connection with an investigation into a theft from inside a Southend charity shop on Christmas Eve.

A suitcase containing a purple handbag and other shopping was taken from inside the Harp charity shop in Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff at around 11.55am.

Anyone with any information or footage in relation to this incident is asked to get in touch with Essex Police quoting the crime reference number 42/304733/22.

Echo: Police want to speak to this woman in connection with their investigationPolice want to speak to this woman in connection with their investigation (Image: Essex Police)

A spokesman for the force said: "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-9pm.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

"Alternatively you can call us on 101.

"In an emergency always call 999."

To make an anonymous report, contact independent charity Crimestoppers by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.