Police are appealing for information after a robbery at a south Essex convenience store.

The incident took place in Corringham Road, Stanford-le-Hope, at around 1.30pm on Tuesday April 11.

A man, hooded and wearing a face covering, entered the shop and produced what appeared to be a handgun. 

He made threats and ordered a member of staff to hand over money from the till. The suspect then left the shop with a two-figure sum of cash. 

An Essex Police spokesman commented: "We want to speak with a man pictured in the store's CCTV footage. We appreciate the image is not the clearest.

"The man has been described as white, with a pale complexion, around 6ft 2ins, of skinny build, with blue eyes and blonde eyebrows.

"He was wearing black trousers, hoodie and jacket, with a black face covering and bag worn across his torso.

"Anyone with information or relevant footage concerning this incident can get in touch by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm."

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about the force's website reporting services.

Alternatively, call police on 101. Quote crime reference number 42/65607/23.

To make an anonymous report, contact Crimestoppers by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.