A MAN wanted for burglaries and motor thefts across Southend is on the run.

Joe Norman, 26, is wanted by police for three burglaries and three thefts from motor vehicles in Southend, as well as recall to prison, and officers are seeking assistance from the public in tracing him.

His last known address was in London but he is thought to be living in Southend or Westcliff currently and is described as white, about 5ft 9in tall with a medium to skinny build.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Con Richard Siggers at Southend CID on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.