An appeal has been launched to identify a man in connection with a shoplifting investigation in Southend.

Essex Police are appealing to identify a man, who we want to speak with regarding an ongoing shoplifting investigation.

Officers are currently investigating a series of shoplifting offences, which have occurred at BP Service Station on West Street in Southend.

The offences have occurred between July 30 and August 9 with food and drink items totalling nearly £1000 stolen.

On one occasion on July 31, a man entered the service station and stole £137.80 worth of items.

Investigating officers are releasing an image of a man, who they would like to speak with in connection with this investigation.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "If you recognise this man or have any information which could assist with the investigation, please contact us.

"Please cite incident 42/121992/24."