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Police have released CCTV footage in the hunt for a pickpocket who targeted a shopper in Poundland.
The man pictured was filmed at the branch in Palace Parade, Walthamstow, stealing from a woman at 11.25am on March 4.
Footage shows him twice tampering with the woman's shopping trolley.
The first time, he unzipped a pocket on the trolley as the woman browsed the shelves.
The second time, he took a Sony Ericsson Experia T phone worth £250 and her purse, which contained bank cards and £60 cash.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting 4904399/15 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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