CCTV released after ‘sneak thief’ steals purses and bank cards in Chichester before fleeing to Havant on the train

POLICE are on the hunt for a man who was captured on CCTV as they investigate a duo ‘sneak thefts’.
By ron Melton
Published 26th Apr 2019, 20:00 GMT
Updated 26th Apr 2019, 20:43 GMT
Police want to talk to this man in relation to two sneak thefts in Chichester. Picture: Sussex PolicePolice want to talk to this man in relation to two sneak thefts in Chichester. Picture: Sussex Police
Police want to talk to this man in relation to two sneak thefts in Chichester. Picture: Sussex Police

Officers want to speak to the man, pictured, after purses and bank cards were stolen from unattended bags in Chichester city centre around lunchtime on Saturday, March 2 and Saturday, April 13. 

Sussex Police said the items were used in nearby shops and pubs, before being used to buy a single rail ticket to Havant on both occasions. 

It is believed the man could live in the Havant area. 

Police want to talk to this man in relation to two sneak thefts in Chichester. Picture: Sussex PolicePolice want to talk to this man in relation to two sneak thefts in Chichester. Picture: Sussex Police
Police want to talk to this man in relation to two sneak thefts in Chichester. Picture: Sussex Police
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PC Darren Hughes said: ‘If you think you known this man, please get in touch with us, either online or by calling 101, quoting Sussex serial 0297 of 03/03.

‘You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.’