Man in possession of 'black firearm' demanded cash from bookmakers in West Sussex robbery

A man in possession of a ‘black firearm’ demanded cash from a bookmakers in West Sussex, Sussex Police has confirmed.
By Matt Pole
Published 10th Mar 2023, 14:17 BST
Updated 10th Mar 2023, 14:25 BST
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Police said the suspect entered Coral in the High Street, East Grinstead in possession of a black firearm and demanded cash from a member of staff at around 8.48pm on Saturday, February 25.

He then left the store with the cash and is believed to have made off by motorcycle, Sussex Police added.

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Police described the suspect as a man who spoke with an Eastern European accent, and was about 6’ tall and of athletic build. He was dressed head-to-toe in black, including a black motorcycle helmet, Sussex Police added.

Police have released these images of a person sought in connection with a robbery at a bookmakers in East Grinstead. Picture courtesy of Sussex PolicePolice have released these images of a person sought in connection with a robbery at a bookmakers in East Grinstead. Picture courtesy of Sussex Police
Police have released these images of a person sought in connection with a robbery at a bookmakers in East Grinstead. Picture courtesy of Sussex Police

Anyone who witnessed the incident or any suspicious activity in the area around that time, or anyone who captured it on dash cam or CCTV, is urged to come forward.

You can report it online or call 101, quoting crime reference 47230036268.