THIEVES stole a minister's religious dress robes from an unlocked car.

The crooks opened the door of the unlocked Ford Focus, as it was parked on a driveway in Carlton Avenue, Westcliff.

They grabbed the robes, two coats, a suit jacket, a mobile printer and a box of small tools, worth a total of £400.

Anyone with information about the crime, which happened between 9am and 9pm yesterday (Monday), can call investigating officers on 0300 333 4444.