POLICE are appealing for help in identifying the man in this efit in connection with a robbery in Palmers Drive, Grays, earlier this month.

At around 3am on Thursday, February 19, a local man in his 20s was approached by a man who demanded a cigarette and property.

The victim refused and the suspect made off empty-handed. He is described as aged between 21 and 40 and wearing a black hooded top with dark trousers.

Anyone who recognises the man depicted in the efit is asked to contact officers at Grays Police Station on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.