An armed robber stole a bag at knifepoint before fleeing on a powered bike, Sussex Police said today (Tuesday 4 June).
The force said: “Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery in Crawley.
“On Saturday 18 May, it was reported that a man approached three people and threatened them with a knife in Broadfield Barton at around 10.30am.
“He stole a bag from the group and left on a motorised bike.
“The man has been described as 15 to 17 years old, 5ft 5in, wearing a black balaclava, a black Canada Goose coat with a fur hood, a black tracksuit and a black rucksack.
“An image has been released of a person they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.
“Witnesses or anyone with any information or footage is asked to contact police online or call 101 quoting serial 617 of 18/05.”
