Man sought following Hove shop fraud

Thursday, 25 June 2026 09:00

By Philip Keeler X @V2RadioSussex

Credit: Sussex Police

Police are working to identify the man in the images after a fraudulent incident was reported at a business in Hove.

On 20 June (Saturday) at around 11am, a man was reported to have entered a shop in George St and approached staff members.

He then fabricated a story, alleging that he was delivering pre-ordered goods that were to be paid for on delivery.

He went on to pretend to speak with the shop manager by phone to gain the trust of staff, before he was given money and fled the scene.

Police would like to speak with the man in the images, as they say he may be able to assist in ongoing enquiries.

If you have any information to help officers identify him, or if you witnessed anything suspicious, police ask you to come forward.

Information can be reported online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 589 of 20/06.

 

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