Takeaway staff were robbed at knifepoint in Canning Town with police bidding to trace a man in connection with their investigation.
The incident happened on November 23 at an eatery in Hermit Road.
The takeaway’s staff reported that someone entered the shop just after 11pm, threatened them with a knife and stole £100 from the till.
Nobody was injured during the robbery, the Met Police said.
An image has been released by the force of a man who officers would like to speak to in connection with the incident.
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Det Con Joseph Tyrrell, who is leading the enquiries, said the man in the picture may be able to help with their investigation.
He added: “Having someone coming into your place of work and intimidate you in this way is absolutely abhorrent and we are working hard to achieve justice for the victims.
“If you recognise him, please contact me by calling 101, quoting crime reference 5339838/23 or please give information anonymously via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111”.
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