Witnesses have been urged to come forward after shoplifters stole £340 of food in two separate thefts.

On April 4, a man walked out of Tesco Express, Southchurch Road, Southend, without paying for nearly £40 of bacon.

In the second theft, a woman filled up her trolley with £300 of food in Safeway, Western Approaches, Eastwood, and left without paying on March 15.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Southend police on 01702 431212.

Published Friday, May 23, 2003

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