Police Seek Man Following Westcliff Service Station Theft

By

Karen McGinn
16 March 2026, 10:47 am

Essex Police are looking for a man they want to speak to after a theft at a service station in Westcliff-on-Sea. The incident took place at the BP station on London Road on 24 October 2025, and a public appeal for information was launched on 14 March 2026.

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify as part of their ongoing investigation. Officers are asking for help from anyone who may recognize the individual in the picture or who might have been in the area at the time of the theft. The crime reference number for the case is 42/154208/25.

This appeal is part of standard work by the Southend district police team to tackle retail crime in the community. Local officers frequently use security camera images and public assistance to help identify people and gather evidence for their cases.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the police directly via the Essex Police website or by calling 101. Sharing details can help the authorities move forward with their enquiries and support local businesses in the area.

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