Three women have been robbed at knife-point in Holland-on-Sea.
They were in Hazlemere Road at 12.10am on Saturday when they were approached by two men with a knife.
The men demanded they hand over their belongings.
The women, who are all aged 18 and from Romford, Holland-on-Sea and Clacton, had their handbags and mobile phones stolen.
One of the suspects is described as a white man, 5ft 6ins tall, and about 17 years old.
He had rotten teeth, a pale face, and no stubble. He was wearing a cap, dark-coloured cardigan with a zip, hooded top, dark-coloured baggy trousers and dark-coloured trainers.
The second man was white, had a clear complexion, was 6ft tall, and under 25 years old. He wore a dark hoody and dark baggy trousers. Both were skinny.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Dc Luke Howard, or his colleagues at Clacton, on 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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