A WOMAN stole seven £10 scratch cards. 

Police are appealing for information after the woman stole the scratch cards from the Co-op on Colchester Road, Halstead on August 3. 

The woman asked for the scratch cards, placed the items into her bag and left the store making no attempt to pay.

She was reported to have left in a Ford Focus.

Following the incident officers would like to speak with this woman and ask anyone with information about her whereabouts to make contact. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Pc Martin Berry on 101 or  Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111