Identity appeal after theft at Felpham Community College, Bognor Regis

Police in West Sussex are appealing for the identity of two individuals after bankcards from a stolen purse were used to make fraudulent purchases at two supermarkets in Bognor Regis.
By Richard Gladstone
Published 27th Jan 2021, 07:04 BST
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The purse is believed to have been stolen from the victim’s handbag, which was in an office in Felpham Community College, between 9.30am and 2.15pm on Wednesday, January 6.

Police said several bankcards from the stolen purse were subsequently used in purchases in Tesco in Shripney Road, Bognor, both in the main store, between 2.25 and 2.30pm, and in the petrol garage, at around 2.39pm.

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The cards were also used in Sainsbury’s in Shripney Road between 2.45 and 2.55pm.

CCTV footage of the first suspect. Picture from Sussex Police SUS-210127-065946001CCTV footage of the first suspect. Picture from Sussex Police SUS-210127-065946001
CCTV footage of the first suspect. Picture from Sussex Police SUS-210127-065946001

Police would like to identify the men in these CCTV images.

The first image was captured on CCTV at Sainsbury’s at 2.46pm on January 6.

Police said the man is white, with a thick black beard, wearing a red beanie hat, a grey zipped jumper, blue jeans and white trainers.

He is believed to have worn a cream face mask inside the store.

CCTV footage of the second suspect. Picture from Sussex Police SUS-210127-065956001CCTV footage of the second suspect. Picture from Sussex Police SUS-210127-065956001
CCTV footage of the second suspect. Picture from Sussex Police SUS-210127-065956001

The second image is from Tesco at 2.28pm on the same day.

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Police said the man is white, wearing a dark coloured deer-stalker-style hat with ear flaps and a surgical mask.

He was wearing a dark jumper, dark trousers and white trainers.

Police said the stolen purse is leather and bright orange with ‘OSPREY’ in metal letters.

Anyone who can identify these men or has any information that could help officers investigating the case is urged to contact Sussex Police.

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They can report online or by calling 101, quoting 787 of 06/01.

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