Break in at Great Wakering store

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a burglary in Great Wakering.

Officers were called at around 5am today (Saturday March 19) following reports that a car had collided with the Co-op store building, causing damage to a door, before some of the occupants entered the store.

District Commander, Ian Hughes, said: “Anyone who saw something suspicious in the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact us.

“Perhaps you have dash cam footage of a car acting suspiciously at the time?

“We would particularly like to hear from anyone who saw a red mini in the area.”

If you have any information you can submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk or use the ‘Live Chat’ button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

Please quote incident 210 of March 19.

You can also call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.