POLICE want to speak to this man after a handbag was stolen from a staff area of a shop.

CCTV images have been released of a man wanted in connection with the theft which happened in the staff area of Tesco Express in Silva Island Way, Wickford at 9.40pm on April 13.

Anyone who recognises him should call the Basildon local policing team on 101 quoting reference 42/58065/19, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.