£30,000 Jewellery Heists Spark Hunt for White Van Suspects
Police are on the lookout after two bold jewellery raids rocked East Sussex last month.
£23,000 Stolen in Robertsbridge Raid
Officers rushed to Mountfield Lane, Robertsbridge, on February 11 after thieves made off with roughly £23,000 worth of jewellery. The daylight robbery took place between midday and 3pm.
Second Jewellery Smash-and-Grab Hits Etchingham
Just six days later, on February 17, a similar break-in occurred at a Hurst Green, Etchingham home. This time, gold jewellery valued between £5,000 and £10,000 was stolen between midday and 1.30pm.
White Mercedes Van Spotted – Police Urge Witnesses to Speak Up
Detectives are especially keen to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity or a white Mercedes van in the areas around the time of the robbery.
If you have any CCTV, doorbell or dash cam footage, contact police online or call 101. Quote serial numbers 750 of 11/02 for the Robertsbridge crime or 808 of 17/02 for the Etchingham incident.
