Burglary suspect snapped while trying to disconnect CCTV

Police have released a CCTV image showing the moment a burglary suspect was snapped trying to disconnect a security camera.

The surprised man was photographed peering over his sunglasses in the communal area of a block of flats in south London.

A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said: "On 2 June at around 1.30pm, a suspect broke into the communal porch area of flats in Selhurst Road, Croydon.

"He rummaged through mail and attempted to disconnect CCTV cameras before being disturbed and leaving."

Police said there have been no arrests.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Croydon CID on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting reference 181859.