Cosmetics worth £200 have been snatched by a couple visiting Boots in Rayleigh's High Street.

The man is described as white, 20 to 30, 6ft tall. He was wearing a green quilted jacket.

His female accomplice was also white, aged around 17, 5ft 8in with mousy brown hair tied in a ponytail. She wore a long beige coat.

Anyone who saw the pair grab the goods and leave the store at 9.30am on Monday should call police on 01268 775533.

Published Wednesday January 7, 2004

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