£2,000 Stolen in Crawley Distraction Theft – Police Hunt Two Women
Victim Followed from Bank to Shop
Local cops are on the case after a man lost £2,000 in a sneaky distraction theft in Crawley. The victim was trailed from a bank to a grocery store on Haslett Avenue before the cash was nicked. The daring daylight robbery happened on Friday, March 17, at around 12:43pm.
Police Seek Two Women Seen on CCTV
Officers have released CCTV snapshots of two women believed to have valuable info about the crime. They’re urging the public to help ID these potential witnesses to crack the case wide open.
How to Help Crack the Case
- If you recognise the women or have any info on their whereabouts, police want to hear from you.
- Contact online or ring 101 quoting serial number 649 of 17/03.
What Is a Distraction Theft?
Distraction thefts are a favourite trick of thieves – one person distracts the target while another grabs their valuables. It’s a common scam but one that leaves victims out of pocket and shocked.
