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CCTV footage of a food thief has been released by Waltham Forest police.

Suspect 159215 is wanted in connection with shoplifting at Sainsbury's in Church Lane, Leytonstone, on September 9. 

He is accused of stealing £30 worth of readymeals after entering the supermarket just before 11pm. 

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 to contact Waltham Forest police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.