Producing accurate efits of mask wearers can be stressful for victim but some forces say identification still possible
Would Covid masks help criminals get away with it? It was the question posed by police, academics and many others when face coverings became compulsory in shops and other premises last year.
Now, it seems, they have their answer as Kent police say catching suspects has become even trickier as putting together an accurate efit – which officers use like wanted posters – is difficult when the person in question is wearing a mask.