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Prolific Worthing shop thief jailed for his latest offences
13:49 01/10/2026Dale Searle has been convicted after thefts worth more than £6,800 in Worthing stores earlier this spring.
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Man sentenced for 46 offences in Worthing town centre
12:00 25/09/2026Matthew Greenaway has been jailed after assaulting officers, threatening the public, shop thefts, exposing himself, and being routinely drunk and disorderly.
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Prolific shoplifter banned from Co-op stores in West Sussex
12:20 18/09/2026Daryl Hunt, 30, became the first person to be fitted with a Buddi tag in West Sussex after he admitted 13 shop theft offences in Worthing.
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Video: Renewed appeal after E-scooter collision with pedestrian in Worthing
13:53 16/09/2026Police are investigating the collision in Chapel Road, Worthing, on July 15, where a 74-year-old woman was injured.
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Man pleads guilty to manslaughter following death in Worthing
17:22 11/09/2026Taylor Mitten, 23, is due to be sentenced on 22 October.
Crimes and priorities
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Antisocial Behaviour
Action taken:
PCSOs Newberry and Waite-Jones have been in contact with their local councillors and patrols will increase over the summer holidays.
These areas include The Quashetts, Lyons Farm, Queen Street Park and the Manor Cricket Ground.
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Drug Issues around Ivy Arch Tunnel and Bridge Road underpass.
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PCSOs Newberry and Waite-Jones have been in contact with their local councillors about this matter and patrols will increase over the summer holiday and beyond.
Please continue to report any issues.
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Retail Crime
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PCSOs for Broadwater continue to have regular contact with both the Co-op and Tesco Express in Broadwater and Dominion Road to help identify shoplifters and help progress any investigations involving persistent offenders.