Essex Police are investigating a single-vehicle collision in Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, after a stolen car was found badly damaged following a crash into a lamppost.
The incident was reported shortly after 5 a.m. on Sunday, 5 January 2025. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered the vehicle severely damaged but found no occupants inside.
Investigation Underway
Police have since determined that the vehicle was stolen from an address on Canvey Island, and they are now following several targeted lines of enquiry to identify those involved.
A spokesperson for Essex Police said:
“We are working to establish who was in the vehicle at the time of the collision. We urge anyone with information to come forward as soon as possible.”
Appeal for Witnesses
Police are asking anyone who may have seen the collision, witnessed suspicious activity in the area, or has relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to contact them.
- Submit a report via the Essex Police website or use their 24/7 online Live Chat service at: www.essex.police.uk/digital101.
- Call 101, quoting incident 194 of 5 January 2025.
- Alternatively, provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Police continue to urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity in the area. Further updates will follow as the investigation progresses.
