A worried woman rang police to claim a prowler was stalking her neighbour.

Officers heard the mystery man had been seen hanging round the house in Horkesley Way, Wickford.

She claimed she had seen him several times in the last two weeks. He is 6ft tall with short dark hair and was wearing jogging bottoms and a red padded jacket with a motif on the back. He is in his 30s and slim.

If anyone can help please call Basildon police on 01268 532212 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 .

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