ESSEX Police has confirmed “a number of items” including a cash register have been stolen from a Westcliff hair salon and an appeal has been launched.

The force cordoned off Faith Hair and Beauty, in Bridgwater Drive, this morning due to a burglary.

Officers were made aware of the incident shortly after 3am today, October 12.

It has not been specified when the exact break-in occurred.

Location - a Google Maps image of Faith Hair and BeautyLocation - a Google Maps image of Faith Hair and Beauty (Image: Google Maps) The bosses of Faith Hair and Beauty, in Bridgwater Drive reported the incident to customers via its Facebook page at 9.31am.

In the Facebook post, the hair salon bosses report that “two men decided to break in and grab the till out of the salon” and the salon was closed for the time being.

Images taken this morning show the entrance to the salon completely smashed and a cash register can be seen on the floor.

One passer-by even called the incident “disgusting”.

Now, the force is looking for witnesses to step forward to help with the investigation.

An Essex Police spokesman said: “We’re investigating a burglary in Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff, which was reported to us shortly after 3am this morning.

“During the incident, a number of people forced entry to the premises and took a number of items including a till.

“Our investigation is in its early stages.

“No arrests have been made and we’re following a number of targeted lines of enquiry, including pursuing forensic opportunities.

Investigating - a police officerInvestigating - a police officer (Image: Newsquest) “Anyone with information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to the incident should get in contact with us as soon as possible.

“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.

“Please cite crime reference 42/155405/24.”

To find out about Essex Police’s online reporting services, visit essex.police.uk/digital101 or call 101.

Alternatively, If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Faith Hair and Beauty Salon reopened to the public at 12pm today.