A CCTV image has been released by police in Waltham Forest of a suspected fuel thief. 

The man is believed to have stolen petrol at BP in High Road, Leyton, on May 28 at 7.30pm. 

He allegedly filled up £25.05 worth of petrol and drove off without paying.  

The CCTV image has been released to the Guardian as part of a joint venture with the Metropolitan Police to identify potential perpetrators of unsolved crimes in the borough.

Anyone with information is asked contact Waltham Forest police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.