Police are appealing for the public's help to identify a woman in connection with an ongoing theft investigation in Maldon. 

Officers were called to a hairdressers in Bentalls Shopping Centre on 19 June following reports of a floral display being stolen from the front of the building. 

It's believed that the theft took place around 8pm. 

A statement from essex Police says: "We are appealing for the public's help in identifying this woman, who we would like to speak to in connection with this investigation. 

"If you know who she is, or have any further information, please contact us. If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other 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.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

"Please quote incident 42/168029/22 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."