Reported rape and robbery in Crawley, police hunt suspect

Thursday, 27 November 2025 16:29

Image of a man Sussex Police would like to speak with - CREDIT: SUSSEX POLICE 2025

Detectives have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace in connection with a report of a rape and robbery in Crawley.

Police received a report that a man in his 30s had been attacked at an address in the High Street on 15 October in the early hours. The suspect also stole his watch and cash before making off.

PHOTO: MAN POLICE ARE WANTING TO TRACE - CREDIT: SUSSEX POLICE 2025

The victim is being supported by specially trained officers.

Detective Inspector Becki Buckley said: “We are continuing to make extensive enquiries in this case and are keen to trace this man. If you know who he is or have any information about him, please contact us.”

If you have any information which could help in the police investigation, please report online or phone 101 quoting serial 119 of 15/10.

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