POLICe have asked the public for help as they see to identify a man in connection with the theft of a car in Basildon.

A grey Kia Picanto was taken from an address in Lynstede at around 1.20am on 31 December.

If you recognise this man or have any information you can submit a report online here where you can use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm. Quote the crime reference number 42/303781/21.

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