Police are appealing for information after a burglary from a business in Rochford which saw hundreds of boxes of alcohol taken.

It was reported to police that a break-in occurred between 7pm and 8am on Wednesday April 19 at a unit in Purdeys Industrial Estate, Purdeys Way, Rochford.

An unknown number of suspects entered the building through the roof and removed boxes of alcohol worth a six-figure sum.

The suspects pulled apart a fence and loaded the stolen items into a vehicle along Fleethall Road.

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PS Paul Restall said: “This burglary left the building with considerable damage and clearly required a great deal of planning.

“We are pursuing multiple lines of enquiry and are looking to review CCTV as we progress our investigation.

“We need anyone who may have information or footage relevant to this incident to come forward to assist us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to get in touch with Essex Police by submitting a report on the force's website or by using the online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am and 9pm.

Visit orlo.uk/v6kYq to find out more about the force's website reporting services. Alternatively, call police on 101.

Quote crime reference number 42/71732/23. 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.