Police investigate bag snatch
The 17-year-old victim was with another boy at about 9pm on Tuesday, April 19 when the bag snatch occurred. After taking possession, the offender and his friend were seen to run off towards Wrestwood Road. No weapon was used and nobody was hurt in the incident.
The offender was described as white, about 16 years old, of skinny build, 5ft 8ins tall and with dark eyebrows. He was wearing a grey hooded top and dark jogging trousers. There is currently no description of the second boy.
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Hide AdThe stolen bag was found later in the driveway of a property about 50 yards away. The contents. mainly the victims’s work clothes, were intact.
Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information is asked to call Sussex Police via 0845 60 70 999, quoting serial 1731 of April 19.