Charity boxes stolen after break-in at Hastings pub
The Clown pub in Russell Street suffered a break-in.
The pub reported that it was burgled at around 3am on Sunday morning. The thief stole float money from the till and several charity boxes.
Video footage of the break-in, from the pub’s security cameras has been passed on to the police.
The incident follows a spate of shop and business break-ins in nearby Hastings Old Town, which has caused thousands of pounds of damage.
The latest break-in took place at Pawfect Pooch at West Street, in Hastings Old Town, overnight on Sunday (February 22). A pane of glass was removed and the door forced open.
Old Town Trader Alex White said: “I understand that only a few pounds were taken, but hundreds of pounds of damage was caused.
"This is very new business that has chosen to re-locate and invest in the Old Town. These businesses are owned by hard working local people who are trying to make an honest living and bring something positive to our community.”