E-Fit of Peacehaven distraction robber RELEASED

Photo fit of distraction burglar released by police.

Sussex Police: Detectives investigating a distraction burglary in Peacehaven in which a man stole more than £700 from an elderly woman have issued an e-fit image of the suspect.

At around 2.45pm on Tuesday 30 October 2018 the suspect visited an address in Arundel Road, Peacehaven, claiming to be from the water board. He asked to check the taps and was allowed in. 

But while the 85-year-old householder was distracted, he stole £735 in cash, along with bank cards and other paperwork. The man then left on foot.

He is described as white, 30, 5’6”, of medium build, with slightly curly light-coloured hair cut short at the sides.

He was wearing a navy blue jumper with a logo on the left breast.
Anyone with any information is asked to report it online or call 101 quoting serial 681 of 30/10.

Alternatively, please visit Crimestoppers or contact the independent charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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For advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of burglary please see here.