Brighton Burger King robber threatened staff with ‘noxious substance’

Officers rushed to reports a man had threatened staff with a noxious substance before stealing cash from a till at the fast food restaurant in King’s Walk.

The incident happened just before 1pm today (August 20).

According to police, the suspect took an unknown quantity of money before running off towards Middle Street. No staff or customers in the restaurant were harmed.

The suspect is white, with short brown hair and was wearing black Ray-Ban sunglasses, a blue face mask, a dark blue hooded North Face jacket, light blue jeans and white Air Max trainers.

Detective Sergeant Jack Sagar said, “We are searching for the suspect and if you see him please do not approach him. Ring 999 for police.”

Any witnesses or anyone with information about the robbery should report online or ring 101 quoting serial 607 of 20/08.

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