Police have issued an appeal for information after reports of a woman opening car doors and asking for money in a south Essex area.
Residents have reported a woman stopping people and cars in Rochford and Hockley and asking them for money.
This included her opening car doors while people are inside.
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An Essex Police spokesman said: "We are investigating reports that a woman is stopping people and vehicles in Rochford and Hockley and asking for money.
"This has included opening car doors while people are inside the vehicle.
"If this has happened to you, or you have seen anyone doing this, please let PC 80063 Reilly, who is investigating, know by contacting us through our website."
To submit a report, visit www.essex.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/soh/seen-or-heard/.
To make an anonymous report, contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.
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