POLICE want to identify this woman in connection with theft from Mr Simms sweet shop in Chelmsford.

It is alleged the woman went into the store on Springfield Road on Thursday, April 24 between 3.45pm and 4.15pm, accompanied by a young child, selected items for the child to take and left without making an attempt to pay.

Anyone that can help is asked to contact Pc Matthew Mehen at Chelmsford police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.