POLICE have issued an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the theft of thousands of pounds worth of Lego from Sainsburys in Basildon.

It happened at the store at the Cricketers Retail Park at around midday on 17 January.

A statement from Essex Police says: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us and quote the crime reference number 42/9816/23.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."