POLICE have released an image of two women they want to speak with after thousands of pounds worth of beauty products were stolen from a Basildon Tesco.

More than £2,000 worth of beauty items were taken during a theft at the Mayflower Retail Park store between 5.30pm and 6.05pm on September 11.

Essex Police launched an investigation and has now appealed to anyone who knows the women, or who has more information, to get in contact with them.

A spokesman for the force said: “We want to speak to the women in the image as part of our investigation.

“If you know who the women are, or have any information, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

“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."

Anyone with any information can submit a report at essex.police.uk or by calling 101.

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

Quote crime reference 42/139164/24 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.