Shoplifter runs across railway lines at Rye to evade police
Rother police were involved in a pursuit of a 45-year-old shoplifter who stole alcohol worth £130 from Jempsons supermarket at Rye.
Following a swift response from shop staff and officers, the man, of no fixed address, was arrested. A Rother Police spokesperson said: “After leaving the store, he attempted to evade police by running to Rye Railway Station, crossing the railway line and hiding on a low roof.
"When officers located him, he made a further attempt to escape by trying to jump from the roof and over a fence using a tree branch. This attempt resulted in him falling at the officers' feet. No medical attention was required, and he was subsequently arrested and charged with theft. “All stolen items were recovered and returned to the store. He has been released on court bail and is due to appear in court on 3 February 2027. “His bail conditions include not to enter Jempson’s, Station Approach, Rye “This swift arrest demonstrates our commitment to tackling retail crime, supporting local businesses, and bringing offenders before the courts.”