POLICE officers keep an eye on the roads up and down north Essex in a bid to tackle crime.

When their hard work pays off and they spot a crime, it can often lead to cars being seized and their drivers heading to court.

Here are just some of the incidents Essex Police reported in and around Colchester this week:

A DRIVER faced a long walk home after their car was seized by police officers.

Colchester’s town centre policing team were conducting disruption patrols when they spotted a motorist driving without a licence or insurance on Wednesday.

A police spokesman said: “As it happened the driver had decided they didn’t need a driving licence or insurance to drive.

“It turned out to be a long walk home for the driver whose vehicle was seized.

“The driver was reported for the offences and can expect a court date through the post soon.”

A MAN wanted by police after failing to appear in court was arrested after eagle-eyed officers spotted him.

Officers stopped a Vauxhall Astra as it joined the A12 at Colchester after they spotted its driver was a wanted man.

The driver was arrested and spent the weekend in custody, and will now face court on Monday.

Essex Police added the vehicle has been seized as the driver was behind the wheel despite not having a licence.

POLICE officers seized a stolen car after a helping hand from special technology.

The force was working on live intelligence of a stolen number plate being recognised in Brightlingsea.

Officers later established it was likely now placed on a stolen vehicle which had been reported as taken from Colchester last week.

A police spokesman said: “After patrols in the area using ANPR, officers located the stolen vehicle which was on the stolen number plates.

“Both of which have been seized.”