Safe containing cash stolen from hotel in Colchester High Street

The hotel, in High Street, was broken into at about 5pm on Saturday, June 12.

The thieves gained entry to an office at the premises and stole a safe containing a large sum of cash.

Officers are continuing to investigate and would like to speak to the two men pictured in connection with the incident.

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A spokesman for Essex Police said: "Officers are continuing to investigate the incident but would like to speak to these to men in connection with the burglary.

"One is described as white and wore a navy Superdry hoodie with orange and grey writing on the front, grey tracksuit bottoms, black boots, a red hat and a blue and white facemask.

"The second man is also white, bald, around 5ft 10ins tall and was wearing a navy tracksuit with white markings and grey and white trainers.

"Both men were seen in the area of the hotel and to walk in the direction of Maidenborough Street."

Anyone who recognises the men or has information about the incident can contact the Colchester Local Policing Team by call 101 or using the ‘Live Chat’ function through our website quoting 42/113115/21. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.