Footage released of man sought following robbery in Tower Hamlets

Detectives investigating a robbery at a fast-food restaurant in Tower Hamlets are releasing footage of a man they would like to identify.At 19:23hrs on Monday, 7 March a man walked into a Subway store in Commercial Road, E1, near to the junction with Philpot Street.The man ordered a meal before threatening an employee with an item believed to be gun. He then stole a quantity of cash from behind the counter before leaving on foot.Nobody was injured although the employee was left incredibly shaken after being threatened.Police were called an hour later and responded. A search of the area was conducted, however the man could not be found.