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