A REWARD is being offered for a man charged with burglary who police believe may be in the district.

James Doe, 37, was charged with a burglary in Worcestershire in 2001, when £30,000 of antiques were stolen.

But he failed to turn up for a court hearing and police have been hunting him ever since.

Police in Worcestershire believe he may be or recently have been in Epping, as well as other towns in Essex, and are offering a £10,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.

Anyone with information should call West Mercia Police on 07854 127319 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.