POLICE have released CCTV after £45 worth of make up was stolen from a Basildon shop.

Police are appealing for help from the public to trace a woman they want to speak to in connection with the theft of cosmetics from Wilkinsons in Fodderwick, Basildon.

Cosmetics worth around £45 were stolen at around 12.20pm on August 31 after a woman left the store making no attempt to pay.

The woman is described as wearing a black and white striped top, grey bottoms, dark shoes and carried a brown shoulder bag. She had dark hair which was tied back in a ponytail.

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