HUNDREDS of pounds worth of fragrances have been stolen from a store in Maldon.

Essex Police are appealing for information after the theft from Superdrug, in High Street.

The incident happened at around 5pm on November 29.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "One man was reported to have distracted a member of staff, while another reached over the counter to the back shelves and removed and concealed the items."

Anyone with information should contact pc Clive Bennett at the Local Policing Team on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.