ID appeal after robbery in Newhaven

Thursday, 30 July 2026 12:06

By V2 RADIO

Police are seeking to identify this man in connection with enquiries after a robbery at The Range in Newhaven.

It was reported that on Friday 5 June at around 2.15pm, a man entered the shop, filled a holdall bag with around £200 worth of cleaning products and air fresheners, attempted to leave without paying and when approached by staff, verbally threatened and threw items at them.

Officers have been pursuing a number of lines of enquiry and would now like to speak to this man in connection with the ongoing investigation.

Anyone who recognises him, or who has relevant information such as mobile footage, is encouraged to come forward.

Information can be shared online or by calling 101 quoting serial 1223 of 05/06.

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