Woman has £11,000 stolen near Southend Lloyds cashpoint

Two men wanted in connection with theft of a woman's bank card in Southend High Street <i>(Image: Essex Police)</i>
Two men wanted in connection with theft of a woman's bank card in Southend High Street (Image: Essex Police)
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A woman was targeted in a distraction theft in Southend city centre, resulting in the loss of around £11,000.

The incident took place at around 10.10am on August 14 near a cashpoint close to Lloyds Bank on Southend High Street.

Two suspects reportedly approached the woman, and one of them is believed to have taken her bank card during the encounter.

An Essex Police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for any information following a distraction theft in Southend city centre.

"Following our investigation, we have obtained images of two men we would like to speak to, and we are now asking for the public's help to identify them."

Anyone who recognises the men or has information should contact police, quoting reference 42/139168/26.

Reports can be submitted through the Essex Police website or via the 24-hour online Live Chat service.

Alternatively, information can be given by calling 101 or contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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