Man linked to string of burglaries in East Sussex

Police are investigating incidents across the county between September and November.

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 8th Nov 2022
Last updated 8th Nov 2022

Police investigating a string of residential burglaries across East Sussex have released CCTV footage of a man they want to trace.

Officers are linking nineteen incidents, carried out throughout September, October and November.

Break-ins and attempted break-ins have been reported in Rye, Crowhurst, Winchelsea, Fairlight, Hastings, Ore and St Leonards.

CCTV captured a suspect as he left an address in Hastings last Tuesday (November 1st).

He is described as a white man, between 5’8” and 5’10” tall and between 20 and 30 years old, with a slight build.

He has been seen wearing a cream beanie hat, black balaclava and a hoodie, with jeans and grey trainers. The waistband of his underwear was also seen to have a distinctive white ‘Guess’ logo across it.

Anybody who recognises this individual or the description, or has any information or relevant footage which could help with the investigation, is asked to contact Sussex Police online or via 101, quoting Operation Expense.

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