Sussex Police have released this CCTV image of a man they suspect to have recently stolen a back card in Brighton.
Sussex Police stated: “The bank card was in a black rucksack which was left unattended at St Peter’s Church in York Place, Brighton, on Sunday 15 July between 11am and 11.30am.”
Police then added, “The bag, which also contained a laptop, mobile phones, a purse, money and other bank cards, was subsequently stolen.”
It is known that at around 11:28am the same day, at the Co-op store in London Road, Brighton, the victims back card was used by the man captured in the CCTV image (above and below).
PC Peter Trimby of Sussex Police said: “The victim was upset that her bag was stolen from the church, a place of safety, and then her bank card was used.”
Police investigating this bank card theft, wish to speak with the man caught in this CCTV footage.
Hoping to identify this man, Sussex Police issued the security camera image of the suspect on Thursday 26 July in an appeal to the public for information.
Police are now urging anyone who may recognise the man in the CCTV image provided, or have any information regarding the incident, to immediately contact the Police.
You can contact the police online or ring 101 quoting serial 563 of 15/07.
