A CCTV image of two people suspected of stealing petrol has been released by police.

The pair, who were travelling in a grey Volkswagen Golf with stolen number plates, took £70 of fuel from the Shell garage in Manor Road, Chigwell, without paying at 5.30pm on May 11.

Anyone who recognises the men or the car is asked to contact PC Aksit Ekrem at Loughton Police Station on 101 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.