Thousands of pounds stolen in raid at Chichester bus station

A burglar made off with several thousand pounds after an early morning raid on offices at Chichester bus station, police have confirmed.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Jul 2016, 11:45 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 17:41 BST

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CCTV images issued by Sussex Police of the person suspected of stealing thousands of pounds from Chichester Bus Station.CCTV images issued by Sussex Police of the person suspected of stealing thousands of pounds from Chichester Bus Station.
CCTV images issued by Sussex Police of the person suspected of stealing thousands of pounds from Chichester Bus Station.

Police said the suspect gained access to the building shortly after 2.30am on Monday July 25.

CCTV footage shows someone arriving by bicycle, parking it among the buses and then making their way to the room where the safe was.

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After removing the money, the person collected the bicycle and made off along the footpath next to the railway, turning left over the level crossing.

The suspect is described as wearing a high-visibility jacket, a bright blue hooded top with the hood pulled over their face and black gloves. The money was removed in two grey G4S bags with the bus station details stamped on.

Two CCTV photos have been issued by police. The first shows the suspect in the office where the money was stolen and the second shows a cyclist, who it is thought may be the suspect, riding away from the scene at the time.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area around the time of the burglary or who has any information about it, is asked to email [email protected] or call 101 quoting serial 129 of 25/07. Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 (www.crimestoppers-uk.org).

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