Sneak-Thief Caught On Shop CCTV

Police are hunting this cheeky sneak-thief, who calmly walked behind a shop counter and helped himself to a £180 laser hand tool.

On Friday, June 10 police were called at around 8.35pm to a report of a burglary at Screwfix, Tooting High Street, Tooting.

The burglary took place on the same day at some point between 7.35pm and 7.45pm.

CCTV from within the shop caught the moment the suspect walked into the shop and went behind the counter, where he grabbed the tool and then left the store.

The suspect is described as a white male, in his late forties of medium build, 5ft 10ins tall with receding short dark hair and a short dark goatee beard.

He was wearing black trainers, black trousers and a grey and white hooded Adidas top.

He was carrying a black bag over his right shoulder.

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

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 or 0203 276 2605.

Alternatively to remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.