BURGLARS stole a Mercedes after stealing items from a house in Benfleet.

Detectives have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to in connection with the theft.

The incident happened at an address near High Road at about 1.10am on May 10.

A black Mercedes C250 was taken, along with a purse and handbag. Bank cards taken during the burglary were later used at Bargain Booze in Basildon at about 10.30am.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Det Con Christian Forbes at Southend CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.