Watches worth £17k stolen from Sussex antiques shop

Witness appeal after burglary at Cliffe Antiques Centre in Lewes

Author: Mike DraperPublished 18th Dec 2022

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at the Cliffe Antiques Centre in Cliffe High Street, Lewes.

It happened around 3.25am on Sunday 4 December 2022.

A number of antique OMEGA watches had been stolen, worth a total value of £17,000.

A 57-year-old man and a 32-year-old man from Lewes have been arrested on suspicion of burglary. They have both been bailed until 4 March 2023.

Crime Investigator George Shannon said:

“We would really like to hear from anyone who has any CCTV or doorbell footage, in particular from anyone who lives in Cliffe High Street and adjoining Malling Street.”

Anyone with information or relevant footage is asked to contact police by calling 101 quoting serial 165 of 04/12.