POLICE are asking for information on a man in connection with the distraction theft of a new phone.

The theft took place at Essex Properties Ltd in South Woodham Ferrers on Thursday, November 7 at around 10.30am.

A spokesman said: β€œIt was reported that a man entered the office, created a distraction and removed an IPhone XS Max from a desk before leaving with it.”

Anyone with information about the identity of this man are asked to call Maldon Community Policing Team on 101 quoting the crime reference 42/177360/19.