A Newhaven man has been charged in connection with a series of thefts from a local supermarket.
Scott Vaughan, 35, of Upper Valley Road, was arrested on July 25 following multiple reports of shoplifting incidents at the Co-op on Fort Road, Newhaven, between March 17 and March 26. Vaughan was charged with three counts of theft from a shop on July 26.
He has been released on bail with strict conditions and is scheduled to appear in court on August 30.
PC Jocelyn Wilson, the officer investigating the case, expressed gratitude to the community for their vigilance and reporting. “Your vigilance is crucial in helping us protect our neighbourhoods, and so we thank those for reporting and encourage your continued reporting if you see anything suspicious or have concerns,” she said.
Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the police using the online reporting form or by calling 101. In case of an emergency, dial 999.
