POLICE are looking to trace a man in connection with the theft of £800 worth of alcohol from a Colchester supermarket.

Essex Police has released a CCTV appeal in connection with a "substantial" theft from the Tesco store in Highwoods.

The theft took place at around 3.40pm on June 18.

Officers are also seeking a second man in connection with the incident, who is not pictured.

He is described as white, 6ft 2ins tall, of slim build, with a beard and moustache and was wearing a tracksuit top, skinny grey jeans and grey trainers.

A police spokesman said: "Anyone with information about the incident, or the identity of either men, is asked to contact us.

"Please quote the crime reference number 42/157289/22."

Information can be submitted online between 10am-9pm at essex.police.uk, or by calling 101.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.