A woman in her 70s was robbed of a four-figure cash sum in Brentwood's High Street.

Essex Police officers investigating the robbery, which happened in Robert Dyas on February 10, issued a CCTV image yesterday (April 24) of a woman they want to speak to.

The force is appealing for anyone with information on the woman in the picture to come forward and contact police.

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A report can be submitted on the Essex Police website or by using Essex Police’s online live chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am and 9pm.

The crime reference number 42/33906/23 must be quoted with it.

The link to find out more about their website reporting services is given here www.essex.police.uk/digital101. Alternatively, police can be called on 101.

Anonymous reports can also be made by contacting independent charity Crimestoppers by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.