Man charged following thefts from Newhaven supermarket

A man has been charged after a supermarket was repeatedly stolen from in Newhaven.

Following reports that Co-op in Fort Road, Newhaven was being repeatedly targeted by a shoplifter between March 17, and March 26, a man was arrested on July 25 on suspicion of three counts of theft from a shop.

On July 26, Scott Vaughan, 35, of Upper Valley Road in Newhaven was charged with the three offences, and bailed from court with strict conditions pending his next court appearance on August 30.

The officer investigating the case, PC Jocelyn Wilson said,

"Your vigilance is crucial in helping us protect our neighbourhoods, and so we thank those for reporting, and encourage your continued reporting if you see anything suspicious or have concerns.

"You can make a report to police online by using our reporting form, or by calling 101. In an emergency, always dial 999."