Police issue image of suspected Peacehaven distraction burglar

At around 2.45pm on Tuesday, October 30, the suspect visited an address in Arundel Road, Peacehaven, claiming to be from the water board. He asked to check the taps and was allowed in.

But while the 85-year-old householder was distracted, he stole £735 in cash, along with bank cards and other paperwork. The man then left on foot.

He is described as white, aged about 30, 5ft 6ins tall, of medium build, with slightly curly light-coloured hair cut short at the sides.

He was wearing a navy blue jumper with a logo on the left breast.

Anyone with any information is asked to report it online or call 101 quoting serial 681 of 30/10.

Alternatively, please visit Crimestoppers or contact the independent charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.