Southend: CCTV Image After Armed Robbery

CCTV images have been released after an armed robbery at a supermarket in Southend.

A man with a gun went into the Sainsbury's Local store on Southchurch Road on December 2, 2012. 

He threatened staff their and got away with more than £1,000. 

He is described as white and between 5ft 2in and 5ft 5in tall. He had a pale complexion and brown or ginger hair. 

He was wearing black trousers with a blue stripe down the leg, a khaki three-quarter length coat with a fur edged hood which was pulled tight over his face and white trainers. 

Anyone with information that could help police or who recognises the man in the CCTV images is urged to call Pc Chris Martin at Southend CID on 101. 

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.