Five people are wanted for questioning after a four-figure sum worth of perfumes were stolen in a distraction burglary.

The incident happened at Boots in Langston Road, Loughton, at around 12.30pm on Wednesday, January 8.

CCTV images have released by Essex Police of the four women and man who are believed to be involved.

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Do you recognise these two women seen carrying large bags on the day of the perfume theft on Wednesday, January 8?

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A man sen wearing a black leather jacket was also seen entering the Loughton Boots store on the day of theft

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Do you recognise there two other women also seen entering Boots separately around the time of the theft

Officers also investigating a report a report that perfume gift sets were taken from the store on Friday, December 12.

Anyone with information is asked to call Loughton police station on 101 quoting crime reference 42/4162/20 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.