A suspected burglar is also wanted in connection with a hit-and-run which left a pensioner with life changing injuries.

Essex Police have renewed their appeal for information to find Craig Hughes, 25, who also goes by Jak Buckmaster, Craig Harrison, Robert Harrison, Greg Hughes and Ryan Johnson.

Originally from Loughton, he also has links to south Essex and north east London.

He is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall with a medium build and short brown hair.

On Tuesday April 12, a white BMW collided with an 87-year-old pedestrian in High Road, Loughton.

The car failed to stop.

Police described the pensioner’s injuries as “life changing” and he remains in hospital receiving treatment.

On Wednesday April 13, a man attempted to break into a home in Gayton Road, Southend, but fled when he was disturbed by the occupant.

Anyone with any information about where Hughes' is should to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.