Police were today appealing for witnesses who saw a man damaging a car in Benfleet.

The would-be thief, believed to be in his 20s, was seen trying to break the back window of a red Ford Sierra in Lynbourne Court, off London Road, between 10.10pm and 11pm on Tuesday.

A witness saw three men lurking around the vehicle and then saw one of them break from the crowd and try to smash the window.

The man is about 5ft 8in tall. He wore a white or light-grey top and dark trousers.

As the man damaged the vehicle, its alarm went off and all three men ran away.

Anyone with information should contact PC Liz Bailey at Benfleet police station on 01268 756221.

Published Thursday, May 22, 2003

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