Daylight Robbery Shakes Hove Vodafone Store
Sussex Police have launched an urgent appeal after a brazen robbery at the Vodafone shop on George Street, Hove. Four men stormed the store at 11:40am on Saturday, 24 May, threatening staff and making off with thousands of pounds worth of electronic devices.
Suspects Flee in Broad Daylight
The gang, described as black males wearing dark tracksuits and trainers, fled on foot. Witnesses say they bolted north up George Street towards Goldstone Villas, possibly jumping into a waiting vehicle. Two suspects covered their faces, with one carrying a black duffle bag. CCTV shots have been released as police race to track them down.
Police Connect Hove Theft to Bexhill Raid
Detective Inspector Jennifer Pietersen, leading the probe, revealed the Hove robbery bears a striking resemblance to a similar incident at the Vodafone store on Devonshire Road, Bexhill, just days earlier on 19 May.
“We are investigating this robbery and appealing for witnesses and anyone with relevant information, such as mobile phone or CCTV footage, to come forward. We are linking this robbery with a very similar robbery which occurred at the Vodafone store in Devonshire Road, Bexhill, on Monday, 19 May.”
How You Can Help Catch the Crooks
Anyone with info, dashcam footage, or eyewitness accounts should contact Sussex Police immediately:
- Report online via the Sussex Police reporting portal
- Call 101, quoting serial 592 of 24/05
Alternatively, share information anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
