Essex Police's helicopter scoured Westcliff this evening.
The force helicopter circled over the Station Road area for about half an hour from 7.30pm.
Police confirmed they had been searching for a suspect who made off from a robbery earlier this evening.
Officers were unable to locate the suspect. Enquiries are ongoing.
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