A CCTV image has been released of a distraction thief who targeted a computer shop. 

The man pictured is wanted in connection with theft at PC House in High Road, Leyton, on June 23 at around 3.30pm. 

He stole the Dell laptop worth £325 on display after distracting staff by asking for something from the stockroom. 

When the staff member entered the stockroom, he picked up the laptop and left the shop. 

Anyone with information about the incident should call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org quoting the reference number 4912498/15.