Police are appealing for witnesses and information in connection to a robbery at a shop in Colchester.

It was reported that a man entered a shop in Military Road shortly before 5.30pm on Friday January 13 and threatened the staff with what is believed to be a metal pole being carried in a bin bag.

The man, wearing a red hoody and balaclava, left the store with cigarettes and more than £100 cash.

No one was injured.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "If you have any information or footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

"Alternatively, you can call us on 101. In an emergency always call 999."

To make an anonymous report, contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Quote crime reference 42/7644/23 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.