A CCTV image has been released of man who police believe stole an envelope of cash from a shopper.

The man pictured is wanted in connection with theft at Asda in Leyton Mills on May 30 at around 1pm. 

A customer put down the envelope containing £470 by the till when it was swiped.

Police said a review of CCTV inside the store identified the man as the thief. 

He has grey hair and is believed to be in his 60s.

Video footage of the theft has not been released by Waltham Forest police.  

Anyone who has information on the incident can call Waltham Forest CID on 101 quoting reference 4910842/15 or alternatively Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.