Attempted Break-In: CCTV Released

Police hunting a camouflaged wannabe burglar in east London have released this CCTV image of their suspect.

Detectives from Tower Hamlets Borough investigating an attempted burglary at a residential address wish to identify and speak with in connection with the incident.

On December 15, last year police were called at around 7.00pm to a report of an attempted burglary at a flat at Boston Lodge on Canton Street, Poplar.

The attempted burglary was reported to have occurred at some point between 5.30pm and 6.30pm that day.

The front door to the flat was damaged.

Earlier that day a man aged in his twenties was seen to enter the secure communal front door before allowing another man into the premises.

Once inside the pair tried to break into a flat, and used tools to stop the internal security door from closing shut, to make good their escape.

CCTV on the ground floor from within the premises captured his activity.

His accomplice has since been identified.

The suspect is described as a thin man, aged in his twenties, with short black hair.

He was wearing a camouflage-style jacket over a blue hooded top, dark blue trousers and grey trainers.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who may recognise the man shown on CCTV.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 200531 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.