Sussex Police said officers responded to a ‘report of a burglary’ at Penhaligon's – a perfume shop in East Street.
It was reported in the early hours of Thursday morning (January 29).
“Four people, wearing balaclavas and dark clothing, were seen leaving the shop at around 1.40am, where the door and a window had been smashed,” a police statement read.
"They were seen to get into a blue VW Golf, which had false number plates, and drive from Old Steine towards London Road.
“Officers are actively investigating and ask that anyone with information please contact police on 101, quoting serial 54 of 29/01.”
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or report it online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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Sussex Police said officers responded to a ‘report of a burglary’ at Penhaligon's – a perfume shop in East Street, Brighton. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
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Sussex Police said officers responded to a ‘report of a burglary’ at Penhaligon's – a perfume shop in East Street, Brighton. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
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Sussex Police said officers responded to a ‘report of a burglary’ at Penhaligon's – a perfume shop in East Street, Brighton. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
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Sussex Police said officers responded to a ‘report of a burglary’ at Penhaligon's – a perfume shop in East Street, Brighton. Photo: Eddie Mitchell