POLICE hope three men seen close to the scene of a van theft can be identified from these CCTV images.

A white Mercedes Sprinter was stolen from outside the owner’s house on Arkwright Road in Tilbury shortly before 7pm on Tuesday, July 9. Nearby CCTV has captured three men seen loitering in the area, hiding tools in their clothing before a short time later the van is seen driving down the road.

Anyone with information in connection with this theft or who can identify these three men is urged to contact Grays’ Neighbourhood Crime Team on 101.