Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify in connection with thefts from Pontlands Park Hotel.
A red purse containing cards was stolen from a cleaners room in the hotel, in Great Baddow, on December 5 between 9.45am and 1.45pm.
A black purse containing cash and cards was stolen from a cupboard on February 2 between 9am and 1pm.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ps Richard Newton at Chelmsford Police Station on 101.
People can also give information to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via an Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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