POLICE have released an image of a man who ripped a gold chain from the neck of a shop worker.

The CCTV shot shows the suspect in a Netherton off licence during the incident which took place on Friday September 5 at the 7 ‘til Late convenience store in Bush Road.

The man, described as being Asian, aged 20 to 30 years, five-feet-five and stocky with short hair and a goatee beard, entered the store and approached the woman, before taking the gold chain worth £2,000.

He then ran out of the shop and got into the passenger side of a grey Seat Leon with two other men on board.

Dc Pat Lewis from the Investigation Team at Brierley Hill Police Station,said: "The vehicle used was stolen and was later found burnt out in Weavers Rise, Netherton.

“Our enquiries are currently on-going but we would like anyone who recognises the man to contact us on 101 or call Crimestoppers confidentially on 0800 555 111.”