Police hunt for fatal shooting suspect with 'altered appearance'
London police are searching for a suspect involved in a fatal pub shooting in Enfield after he significantly altered his appearance. Authorities released 'before' and 'after' images to assist the public in identifying the man, who was previously seen wearing a wig.
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Public safety appeals involving violent crime are critical for law enforcement to track suspects who actively evade capture through disguise.
Image source, Metropolitan Police Image caption, Police believe the two images show Abreham Woldegiworgis
Police are hunting a man who they say "significantly altered his appearance" since being captured on CCTV at the time of a fatal pub shooting in north London.
Erdem Mustafa, 35, was shot dead in Hertford Road, Enfield, last Monday.
Metropolitan Police want to trace Abreham Woldegiworgis, 35, who they believe is the person captured in CCTV footage wearing a grey beanie and a bright orange wig.
Scotland Yard released "before" and "after" images of him on Monday in an appeal for information. The force said both images show the same person with and without a beard.
Image source, Met Police Image caption, Police believe Abreham Woldegiworgis is the person captured in CCTV footage wearing a grey beanie and a bright orange wig at the time of the shooting
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