A man threatened to stab mechanics at a Colliers Wood tyre fitting shop if he could not leave without paying and damaged their computer monitor while making the threat.

CCTV within the office at Deebees in Colliers Wood High Street captures the moment the suspect walked in and argued with staff over repairs to his car between 9.45am and 10.08am on Friday, June 10.

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Police have released this picture of the suspect

The suspect is described as a balding black man, in his mid-40s, five foot six inches tall with a thin black beard. He was wearing a grey t-shirt with green writing and blue jeans.

Metropolitan police detectives from Merton Borough have today released the CCTV footage and an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.

To offer information, contact the Metropolitan police on 101, quoting crime reference number 217373, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.