A search has begun for two thieves who stole meat and baby milk in separate incidents at the same shop.

At about 1pm on October 20, a man described as being white with receding hair and wearing navy-blue clothing went into the Co-op store in Spa Road, Hockley, and stole £30 worth of meat.

About 45 minutes later another man described as white and wearing a dark-blue jacket, blue trousers and black trousers went in and stole £30 worth of baby milk.

Images of the men have been released by Essex Police from CCTV cameras inside the store.

Anyone with information is urged to contact officers at Rayleigh police station on 101.