Renewed appeal following series of bike thefts in West Sussex

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 16:34

Person British Transport Police would like to speak to - CREDIT: BTP

British Transport Police (BTP) officers are issuing a renewed appeal after three bicycles were stolen at West Sussex railway stations.

On Thursday 5 March a black Trek bike worth £550 was stolen from a bicycle rack at the rear of Haywards Heath railway station after the victim left it there at around 10am.

Officers believe the same man is linked to two other stolen bicycles in West Sussex.

On Tuesday 3 March the victim left his bicycle locked to a rack at Hassocks railway station at 9am, and it was stolen at around 1pm.

The bike is a Trek mountain bike with a black frame, beige/brown tyre rims and purple details on it, and worth £1,000.

Previously an £800 Vitus bicycle was stolen from Burgess Hill railway station in February.

Anyone who recognises the man in the images, or has information that could help police, should text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 2600028231.

Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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