POLICE have released CCTV images of a man who allegedly stole plants from a front garden.

A yellow flatbed truck pulled up outside a house on Ness Road, Shoebury, at about 9.40pm on Friday, June 28.

A man got out and pulled two ornamental plants up from the garden before driving off with them.

Anyone who recognises the man or distinctive truck is urged to contact Pc Craig Burles at Southend police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.