Thieves make off with £50,000 of alcohol near Chichester

Police have chosen not to disclose a more precise location for 'operational reasons' but said the incident occurred sometime between 12pm on Saturday 16 May and 3.09pm the following day.

It is estimated more than 1,000 bottles – some of which were rare and of significant sentimental value – were taken from a storage container in the area.

In addition to this, approximately £3,000 worth of damage was caused to the site.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "Enquiries are ongoing, and police are asking anyone with any information about the incident, specifically anyone who has seen these items offered for sale, to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 798 of 17/05.

"You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online."

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