WATCH: Thief brazenly load bags with wine bottles before strolling out of store
Private detectives, who specialise in prosecuting shoplifters, have released the video of the crime in the hope the thief can be identified.
A masked thief brazenly fills bags with bottles of wine before strolling out of a supermarket unchallenged.
Private detectives, who specialise in prosecuting shoplifters, have released the video of the crime in the hope the thief can be identified.
The suspect is believed to be behind a series of similar raids at supermarkets and convenience stores across south London recently.
In the footage, filmed at an undisclosed Co-op branch this month, the man - whose face is covered by a hat and large scarf - looks round as he is filmed but continues to chink bottles into a bag.
Video shows shoplifter at South London supermarket
He then puts it over his shoulder, before filling a second bag with bottles of wine.
Another member of staff can be seen filming the thief, who warns there will be officers waiting for him outside.
The thief takes no notice then casually walks out.
It appears he was not apprehended outside as, the case is being investigated by private detectives from the My Local Bobby Prolific Crimes Team.
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My Local Bobby is a sister security company of private investigation firm TM-Eye, set up by former Met Police Det Ch Insp Dave McKelvey.
My Local Bobby provides security officers to homes and businesses, while TM-Eye now launches private prosecutions of shoplifters amid claims police forces won't take the cases on.
Mr McKelvey posted the video on LinkedIn with the caption: "Request for assistance: The My Local Bobby Prolific Crimes Team are trying to identify this suspect involved in numerous thefts across retail supermarkets in south London.
"Should anyone recognise him, please do not hesitate to call 0207 078 7460 or email [email protected]."