DISTRACTION: The theft happened in Tofts Walk near Sainsbury's
A THIEF managed to distract a man in his car and steal £180.
They used a clip board to distract a man whilst in his car in Braintree.
The man completed a form for the thief and gave them £10 from his wallet.
The thief then placed the clip board over the man's lap and managed to take another £180 from his wallet without him knowing.
It happened in Tofts Walk, near Sainsbury's, at about 10.45am on October 8.
Anyone with information should call Braintree Police on 101.
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