A man walked into Santander and picked up a collection for a charity book sale before walking out with the pot under his jacket.

Police would like to talk the man in the CCTV image in connection with the theft of a charity box in High Street, Wickford, at around 11.45am on Monday, August 7.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Pc Jackie Cade at Basildon police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.