Police are looking to speak to a man in connection with the use of counterfeit cash which was used to buy jewellery.
It was reported that the sale of a gold Versace necklace for £1,500 was agreed between the two parties online.
They met opposite the Co-op on Great Wakering High Street around 12pm on March 21 and the jewellery was exchanged for cash.
The owner of the necklace later found he had been given counterfeit notes.
A police spokesman said: "The man we are looking to speak to is described as being 5ft 5in to 5ft 8in tall, white, of a slim build and in his late teens to early twenties.
"He was wearing a black waterproof Adidas jacket with a grey hood, light coloured jogging bottoms, white trainers, and a black Nike beanie hat with a green tick.
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"He approached the location on foot walking from Great Wakering church and left the area the same way."
Anyone with information should call police on 101 and quote crime reference number 42/49498/21.
Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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