An appeal has been launched after Essex Police used tracker technology to recover a stolen car from Benfleet.

Officers say a black Ford Puma was stolen from Daws Heath Road, Benfleet, in the early hours of Monday.

The vehicle, believed to have been driven toward Hadleigh after being stolen at around 2:58am, was traced by policing teams from Castle Point, Rochford, and Southend.

Following tracker information, officers successfully located the stolen vehicle at approximately 3:30am on Northfield Crescent, Great Wakering.

Essex Police are now seeking to identify anyone who may have been seen driving the Puma.

A spokesman said: “We are keen to trace any person seen to use the Puma.

“If you have any information which will support us, please let us know here: http://esxpol.uk/H2ky0

“Please quote investigation number: 42/163552/24.

“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.”