Police investigating the theft of food from a shop have issued a CCTV picture of a man they want to talk to.

The man was in the Morrisons M Local store, in Ness Road, Shoebury, when the theft took place on Friday, January 9.

The suspect had gone into the shop at 8.24pm and removed food items from the shelves before hiding them in a bag and leaving without paying for them.

He is described as white, 5ft 8in to 5ft 10in tall and had a black bag across his shoulder.

Anyone who recognises him is asked to call Shoebury police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.