A BRAVE thief has stolen a 42 inch television from an Army welfare office.

It was stolen from the military welfare office in Cottonwood Close, Colchester, between 5pm and 10pm on Monday, September 8.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "A suspect has forced entry causing damage and then stolen a 42inch flat screen TV.

"Police are appealing for any witnesses who were in the area and may have seen the thief with the TV, or anyone who has been offered a TV to buy."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Paul Dines at Colchester Police Station on 101 or via Crimestopppers on 0800 555 111.