POLICE are asking for information to help them trace three wanted men.

Robert Hardwick, 39, is wanted on warrant after he failed to appear at North Essex Magistrates’ Court to face a charge of criminal damage committed on April 27.

He is also thought to have breached his bail conditions.

Hardwick is described as white, 5ft 11in, of medium build and has blue eyes. His last known address was off Marine Parade West and he is known to frequent the Clacton area.

The second wanted man is Jason Bethell, 35, who is wanted for recall to prison after previously being jailed for burglary in February 2012.

He previously lived in the Broadway area of Jaywick and is described as white, 5ft 8in of medium build, with dark closely shaven hair and blue eyes.

Oliver Sheppard is also wanted by Essex Police for recall to prison after being jailed for burglary in February 2012.

He is 25 and described as white, 6ft 1in, of proportionate build with blue eyes.

Anyone who knows the current whereabouts of any of these three men is asked to call Clacton Police Station on 101 or ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.