CCTV has been released of a man suspected of stealing sweets from a newsagents.

Police say the man entered the Co-op, in Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey, and picked various items of confectionery off the display, before leaving without paying.

The man is described as white, aged 35 to 40, and 5ft 6ins tall. He was wearing a pink shirt, and beige trousers, and was holding a blue/grey duffle bag.

The theft occurred at 3.30pm on Thursday, July 23, last year.

Anyone with information on the man should contact PC Denise Coulson on 0333 333 4444, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.