Police are urging potential witnesses to come forward following a fraudulent incident in Saltdean. The...

Published: 2:17 pm January 9, 2024
Updated: 11:24 pm September 7, 2025
Police Seeking Witnesses to Fraudulent Car Scam in Saltdean

Police are urging potential witnesses to come forward following a fraudulent incident in Saltdean. The local police responded to reports of a car scam in which three individuals posed as prospective buyers interested in purchasing a vehicle for sale. However, their deceptive scheme involved pouring oil onto the engine to negotiate a lower price.

The incident unfolded on Lewes Close on the evening of October 7th, around 7 pm.

To identify those involved in the scam, law enforcement officials are sharing an image of the individuals they seek to speak with in connection to the incident.

If you can identify any of the individuals depicted in the photograph or possess any relevant information, please reach out to the police through their online portal or by calling 101. Remember to reference serial number 1297 from October 7th

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