Knifepoint robbery rocks County Mall store as thieves make off with thousands in mobile phones and electronics.
Robbery Shocks Local Three Store
Police are hunting three men who staged a knifepoint robbery at the Three Store in County Mall around 4:40pm on Monday, June 9. Two suspects stormed the shop while a third kept watch outside. They fled with thousands of pounds worth of mobile phones and gadgets.
Robbers’ Descriptions Released
- Suspect 1: Black jacket with a red zip, grey tracksuit bottoms, carrying a rucksack.
- Suspect 2: Black jacket and tracksuit bottoms, black shoes, also with a rucksack.
- Lookout: Black jacket over light blue top, black tracksuit bottoms, grey shoes.
All wore dark clothing and carried rucksacks. No injuries were reported, but staff were left shaken.
Police Hunting for Witnesses and Footage
Officers are urgently appealing for any CCTV, dashcam, or mobile phone footage from the County Mall and Northgate area between 4pm and 5pm on June 9.
If you were in the area and saw suspicious activity, police want to hear from you.
How to Report
- Submit info online at the Sussex Police website.
- Call 101 quoting serial 941 of 09/06.
- Give anonymous tips via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police Statement
“We are actively investigating this robbery and reviewing CCTV from the area. The suspects left the store with a significant amount of stock. We urge anyone with relevant footage or eyewitness accounts to help us bring these individuals to justice.” – Sussex Police spokesperson
Updates will follow as the investigation continues.
