POLICE investigating a Southend burglary want to identify this man.

A man entered a home in North Crescent at around 9.30am on February 27 before being challenged by the female occupant and fleeing empty-handed.

An e-fit of the suspect has now been released and anyone who recognises him is asked to contact Dc Glen Crosby at Southend CID on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.