POLICE are investigating after a three figure sum of money was stolen from a shop in Wickham Bishops.

A man entered One Stop in The Street at 4.20pm on March 20 and asked to buy cigarette papers.

He handed over money and when the cashier opened the till, he reached forward and grabbed a three figure sum before running off.

He is described as white, of slim build, and wore a green parka coat with a fur lined hood, a baseball cap with a distinctive black and white pattern, blue jeans, and light coloured trainers.

Anyone who recognises the man pictured is asked to call Pc Darren Reynolds at Maldon on 101.