Man Sought After Phone Snatches in Ealing Common and Acton

Victims were approached and asked to make a donation

Man Sought After Phone Snatches in Ealing Common and Acton
Police would like to speak to this man in connection. Picture: Met Police

August 19, 2024

Detectives investigating a series of phone thefts in the vicinity of Ealing Common and Acton have released CCTV images of a man sought in connection.

The person they wish to speak to has a very distinctive mark on his left lower leg.

On Tuesday, 30 July a man used a distraction technique to steal a mobile phone on Gunnersbury Lane.

A few weeks later, on Wednesday, 14 August, a report of a similar offence taking place on Uxbridge Road near Ealing Common was received .

In both cases a man approached the victims and engaged them in conversation, asking for donations.

Detective Sergeant Richard Kidd of the Met's West Area Command said, “I am keen to identify and speak to this man, who, as you can see from the image, has a distinctive mark on his inner left lower leg.

The man sought has a distinctive mark on his left inner leg. Picture: Met Police

"We now have two reports of incidents that are almost identical in method and we want to put a stop to the suspect's activities before any further offences are committed.

"We know all too well that the effects of being a victim of crime can last far longer than the replacement of the items stolen. If you can help us identify this man, please do get in touch."

The man sought by police. Picture: Met Police

You recognise the man in the photos or have information that could help detectives locate him, call 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting 5610/16AUG.

To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

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Man Sought After Phone Snatches in Ealing Common and Acton

Victims were approached and asked to make a donation

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