A frustrated shop owner has vowed "enough is enough" after 20 jars of coffee were swiped from her store in an instant.

Ms Gita Raval, who owns and lives above Hemmings Stores in Crays Hill, Billericay, is livid and puzzled at petty crooks attempting to ruin her business.

She said: "I hope I don't see these people again. I work hard all week and these idiots come in and think they can take what they want - it is not on.

"What are they going to do with all that coffee anyway?"

Two of the three thieves stuffed the jars of coffee under their jackets while the other kept look out. They made their escape.

The incident was caught on CCTV cameras as Ms Raval worked - oblivious to the crime.

Detectives are now studting the footage and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The first suspect is white with a skinhead hair cut, aged 25-30, and of slim build. He was wearing blue jeans, a blue jacket and white trainers.

The second suspect is also white with a skinhead hair cut, aged 25-30, and of stocky build. He was wearing a white shirt with a grey T-shirt underneath and a black puffer jacket.

Irate - shopkeeper Gita Raval has had enough of coffee thieves

Picture: LUAN MARSHALL

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