Police have been called in to investigate an estate agent said to have closed unexpectedly.

Essex Police has confirmed it is probing complaints about Leonard Peters in Southend.

A spokesperson said: “We received a report on Monday, June 3, about the theft of money in Thorpe Bay.

“It follows a report that a five-figure sum of cash was withdrawn from an account.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Southend police station on 101 quoting crime reference 42/86970/19.”

The police spokesman confirmed allegations of fraud were also being examined.

The local newspaper reports that one woman who wanted to move back into her home asked the agent to serve a Section 21 on the tenant. However, this was not done. She also claims that a month’s rent had been paid by the tenant but not passed on to her, and that the deposit had not been protected.

Essex Police said however this was a civil matter.

Leonard Peters has been in existence for about 50 years. Recent Google reviews are damning.

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