A COFFEE thief is being sought by Essex Police.

A CCTV image has been released of a man Southend police would like to identify in relation to the theft of coffee from the One Stop Store in Cluny Square, Southend.

The incident occurred shortly after 9pm on January 24.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Operation Julep Team at Shoebury police station on 101.

They can also contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.