HUNGRY thieves have stolen tonnes of popcorn from a lorry.

They made cuts in the side of the trailer using a sharp tool and stole four pallets containing snacks, believed to be bags of popcorn.

A standard pallet has a load bearing capacity of about three tonnes.

It happened on the A12 northbound, near Colchester, some time between 9.30pm on January 15 and 9.30am on January 16.

Call 101 with information.