A WOMAN is wanted for questioning after a burglary in Southend.

Essex Police released a CCTV image of a woman they would like to speak to in connection with the incident on June 29 in Oban Road.

A spokesman said: “We received information that a woman befriended a woman in her 80s and her family. This connection was used to enter her home and take a purse. The bank cards have since been used to pay for minor transactions and cash withdrawals.”

Call PC Ian Hopgood in the Southend Crime Investigation Department on 101 quoting reference 42/102382/19 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.