Police have released CCTV images as part of an investigation into a burglary at a shop.

Ilford Recorder: CCTV images of the burglary at Mace Food and Wine, Chigwell. Picture: Essex PoliceCCTV images of the burglary at Mace Food and Wine, Chigwell. Picture: Essex Police (Image: Archant)

Mace Food and Wine, in Brook Parade, Chigwell, was targeted at 2.50am on Tuesday by four suspects.

The group broke in by jemmying the rear door and stole a large quantity of cigarettes, alcohol worth a four-figure sum and a blue Ford Transit van.

Officers from Essex Police believe the suspects may be from either Essex or London.

If you recognise any of the people in the images, call Pc Uyan Kupeli at Loughton police station on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Ilford Recorder: CCTV images of the burglary at Mace Food and Wine, Chigwell. Picture: Essex PoliceCCTV images of the burglary at Mace Food and Wine, Chigwell. Picture: Essex Police (Image: Archant)

Ilford Recorder: CCTV images of the burglary at Mace Food and Wine, Chigwell. Picture: Essex PoliceCCTV images of the burglary at Mace Food and Wine, Chigwell. Picture: Essex Police (Image: Archant)

Ilford Recorder: CCTV images of the burglary at Mace Food and Wine, Chigwell. Picture: Essex PoliceCCTV images of the burglary at Mace Food and Wine, Chigwell. Picture: Essex Police (Image: Archant)