Police hunt for man in connection to Westfield Stratford theft and assault
Police officers are appealing for assistance in tracing 32-year-old Aklakur Rahman in connection with the incident. Photo: Met Police - Credit: Met Police
Police are trying to trace this man who is known to frequent the Newham and Stratford areas.
Police are appealing for help to trace a man in connection with the robbery of a £10,000 watch and an assault on a member of staff at a shop in Westfield shopping centre.
On Saturday, January 6, a man entered a store in the centre in Stratford and asked to try on a Breitling Super Avenger II watch - valued at more than £10,000.
The man then punched a sales assistant in the face and fled the store taking the watch with him.
The sales assistant, also male, did not suffer any lasting injuries.
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Following an earlier police appeal, officers are appealing for assistance in tracing 32-year-old Aklakur Rahman in connection with the incident.
He is known to frequent the Newham and Stratford areas.
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The public are advised not to approach Rahman. If you see him, call police.
Anyone who may know Rahman’s whereabouts is asked to call Flying Squad Detectives by dialling 101, quoting reference CAD 5149/6Jan18 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
For an immediate sighting, please call 999.
