A MAN is wanted by police after a string of thefts in Chelmsford.

Essex Police have released CCTV images of a man wanted in connection with the theft of a BMW earlier this month.

A police spokesman said: "A BMW 520D was stolen from an address off of Tabors Avenue between March 5 and March 6.

"On the morning of March 6, a contactless card that was inside the car, was used to make several transactions at the McColl's newsagents on Gloucester Avenue."

Anyone with information should call the Chelmsford Local Policing Team and quote 42/35612/19 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.