Police seek Bexhill charity shop theft suspect

Can you name this man? Police in Bexhill want to interview him about a sneak theft from staff at a charity shop.

Between 1.30pm and 2.30pm on Friday 11 February a man entered the shop in St Leonards Road, Bexhill, as an apparent customer, distracted a staff member and then entered the staff room taking the purse and walking off.

Credit cards in the purse were then used to make purchases at nearby shops.

The man police want to talk to is described as white, about 6', wearing a black baseball style cap, a black scarf/face covering, a large dark coat, and was carrying a M&S cloth style bag.

Officers are hopeful that local people will be able to help identify this man. If you can help, please get in touch either online or by calling 101, quoting serial 727 of 11/02.