BASILDOPN Police have issued a picture of a man they are seeking in connection with a robbery at a local store in which a knife was used to threaten staff.

A statement from essex Police says: "We want to speak to him in connection with our investigation into a robbery at B & Q, Pipps Hill, Basildon on Friday 26 April at around 3pm.

"It was reported that a member of staff was threatened by a man holding a knife.

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us quoting 42/65664/24 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible. 

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

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to 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 on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.