Web surfers can turn crime-fighters simply by recognising a familiar face on their computer screen. CCTV images on the Norfolk police website
Web surfers can turn crime-fighters simply by recognising a familiar face on their computer screen.
Images of suspects caught off-guard by security cameras are being posted to Norfolk
police's website to give officers a helping hand from the eagle-eyed public.
The CCTV pictures section will publish footage from cameras of people that investigating officers want to speak to in relation to crimes.
It is hoped that visitors to
the site will be able to
recognise various individuals and let the police know their identity, current whereabouts
or any other relevant information.
Det Chief Insp Mick Gent said: "This new section will prove
to be extremely useful in assisting us with our
inquiries.
"We urge people to get in
touch if they recognise any
of the individuals shown - your information could prove
vital.
"This is something we have
not been able to do in the
past."
There are currently about 20 images on the site, all from Norwich incidents and some dating back to November last year.
They include a young woman with long brown hair at the Co-Op on Catton Grove Road,
a man in a distinctive pale
grey hoodie and black gloves looking directly at the camera
in HMV on Gentleman's Walk
and a shaven-headed man listening to headphones in a convenience store on Unthank Road.
Suspects are also pictured at the city's Job Centre, outside City College, at various petrol stations and a betting shop.
Fresh pictures will be uploaded from around the county - or from around the UK if a suspect is connected to Norfolk - as and when the public's help is needed and will remain on the site for up to a month.
Each image can be enlarged and includes information on the date, time and location of the incident and the number of people involved.
Reports to the police can be made on-line or by phoning 0845 456 4567.
Visit www.norfolk. police.uk, go to the Can You Help Us
menu and then the CCTV images section.
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