POLICE want to talk to this man in connection with the theft of purse from a school in Shenfield.

A 44-year-old woman called police after her purse was stolen from Brentwood Preparatory School, in Middleton Hall Lane, between 7.30am and 5.30pm on Friday, February 24.

Anyone with information is asked to Pc Edward Gosling at Brentwood police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.