A handbag thief has stolen a ring containing the ashes of the victim’s son, Sussex Police said.
The force said: “Police are investigating a report of a woman having her handbag, which contained an extremely sentimental item, snatched by two men in Seaford.
“The handbag, which was over her shoulder, held a ring containing the ashes of her late son.
“The victim, a woman in her thirties, reported walking alone near the beach huts at the junction with Connaught Road at around 10.15pm on Saturday (22 June) when she was approached by two men from behind on bicycles.
“Her handbag was snatched from her shoulder, causing an injury, and the pair cycled east towards Newhaven.
“The suspects are described as being two white males, around 18 years of age, wearing dark hoodies and tracksuits.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information or relevant video footage that could help is asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting serial 1425 of 22/06.”
