Police are looking for a man who has been evading arrest after £200,000 worth of mobile phones were found at a Lewisham address.

Officers are looking to speak to Sofiane Oultaf, 27, who is wanted on suspicion of handling stolen goods.

He was identified as a suspect after police recovered a large number of mobile phones from an address in Lewisham.

There have been attempts to arrest Outlaf, but so far police have been unsuccessful.

Police say that he often visits Lewisham but also has links to Enfield and Brent.

If you see him, or have any further information that could help officers, contact police quoting crime reference number CAD 3121/05Sep.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police have released an image and are appealing for the public’s help to locate a man who is wanted in connection with handling stolen goods.

“Officers need to trace Sofiane Oultaf, 27, who frequents Lewisham but has links to Enfield and Brent.

“In February 2022, a large number of stolen mobile phones were recovered at an address in Lewisham, with an estimated value of more than £200,000.

“Oultaf was identified as a suspect and attempts have been made to arrest him; at this time these efforts have been unsuccessful.

“Anyone who knows of Oultaf’s whereabouts, or has information that could assist police, is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 3121/05Sep.

“Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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