CCTV: Search for suspected shoplifters after assault in Stratford supermarket
Witnesses and informants are urged to contact the Newham Violent Crime Unit on 020 8217 5855; or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. - Credit: Archant
Detectives are searching for three men who are suspected of assaulting a supermarket worker trying to stop them shoplifting bottles of booze.
The men attempted to leave a Sainsbury’s on Romford Road, Stratford, at around 7.20am on Friday May 17 without paying for the alcohol.
Police caught the suspects attacking a member of staff on CCTV as he confronted them about their shoplifting.
The men then drove off in a silver car.
Suspect one is described as a white man, aged 25 to 30-years-old, 6ft 1in tall with a large build and light brown hair.
Suspect two is described as a light skinned black man, aged 20 to 25-years-old, standing at 5ft 11in tall, wearing a black baseball cap with gold writing.
Suspect three is described as an Asian male, aged 20 to 25-years-old, of skinny build with black hair.
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Witnesses and informants are urged to contact the Newham Violent Crime Unit on 020 8217 5855; or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.