Officers in Waltham Forest are appealing for the public's help in identifying an alleged prolific shoplifter.

Darren Paul Curran, 44, is wanted by police following a series of shoplifting offences in the Leytonstone and Wanstead area.

The 44-year-old was last known to be living in Preston Road, Leytonstone, and is described as white, of a medium build and around 5ft 11ins tall.

He is wanted in connection with two shoplifting offences in High Road, Leytonstone and two in George Lane, Wanstead.

On each occasion, items worth between £50 and £350 were stolen.

Police believe he is still living in Leytonstone but is known to visit the Wanstead area.

Anyone with any information is asked to call PC Lee Whitmore of Waltham Forest's Wanted Offenders Unit on 0208 721 3261, quoting reference 01JC/479415 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.