An alleged alcohol thief is wanted after a supermarket was targeted five times in less than three weeks.

Essex Police want to trace Kieran Edwards, 34, after five thefts and an assault at Waitrose in Queen’s Road, Buckhurst Hill.

It is alleged that Mr Edwards went into the shop five times between March 7 and 23, stealing various bottles of alcohol.

He is also alleged to have pushed a security guard to the floor.

Mr Edwards is of medium build, has short receding hair and some facial hair.

He may have links to Ilford.

Anybody who knows where he is should contact PC Aksit Ekrem at Loughton on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.