Cash Snatch at Brighton Harvester Sparks Police Hunt
Police are on the lookout after a slick distraction theft at a Harvester restaurant on Madeira Drive, Brighton. The brazen robbery happened around 1pm on August 18, targeting two women fresh from a bank visit on North Street.
Spill Trick Used to Swipe Lump Sum
The pair were carrying a hefty amount of cash when diners reportedly caused a commotion by spilling liquid nearby. In the chaos, the cash vanished. Officers believe the ploy was carefully planned and executed by a group.
Police Release CCTV Images of Suspects
New CCTV footage shows five people police want to quiz about the heist:
- Asian man, 30s, short dark hair, white hoodie, jeans, black backpack
- Asian man, 40s, black flat cap, green jumper, grey trousers, dark shoes, black backpack
- Man, 40s, glasses, black baseball cap, blue & white striped polo, blue jeans, black backpack
- Asian man, glasses, black puffer jacket, jeans
- Woman, 50s/60s, white blouse, black jacket, black trousers, light blue sun hat hiding face, black handbag, light blue tote bag
Witnesses Urged to Come Forward
Detectives urge anyone who recognises these individuals or has info about the theft to get in touch online or ring 101, quoting reference number 1015 of 18/08/2023.
