AN E-FIT of a suspected Benfleet burglar has been mocked on social media for its similarities with singer Craig David.

Essex Police released the image in relation to a burglary in The Chase, Benfleet, on January 3 this year.

The e-fit has been derided on Facebook, with one user suggesting the man "should be arrested by the stupid facial hair squad".

Paul Moore said: "Craig David has gone downhill since his last album release."

Ben Sutton said: "Blimey! I’ve seen fuller beards on a pork scratching."

Taylan Oran said: "Is that a beard wig. Like the ones they use during Christmas. Forget custody, take him straight to the nearest barber."

The man portrayed in the e-fit is wanted in connection with burglary which happened at around 7pm.

Essex Police said two men wearing dark clothing forced their way into the property and stole jewellery.

Anyone who can identify the man or has information about the burglary should contact Basildon CID on 101.