A man who allegedly used a small child to steal a phone in Sidcup is wanted by police.

Footage of a man walking with a child has been released by Bexley police as they seek to identify a thief who struck in Nisbett Walk on June 20.

Police said a man walked into a shop and directed a child believed to be three or four years old to go behind the counter and allegedly steal the manager's phone.

This man is also wanted in connection with similar incidents in south-east London.

Anyone with any information should contact Crimstoppers.