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CCTV has been released of a woman who used pliers to steal an extension lead. 

She walked into Argos in High Road, Leytonstone, at 1.45pm on May 9.

The thief, all dressed in black, then used the pliers to cut off a security tag attached to a £40 extension lead and left the store. 

A short video clip shows the woman walking into the store.

Anyone who has information on the incident can call Waltham Forest CID on 101 quoting reference 4910595/15or alternatively Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Suspect was dressed in all black and was carrying a set of pliers