Man robs Shoreham shop armed with a handgun - Images released of suspect

Police have issued a fresh appeal to identify a suspect of an armed robbery in Shoreham.
Police want to speak to this man in connection with an armed robbery in Shoreham. Photo: Sussex PolicePolice want to speak to this man in connection with an armed robbery in Shoreham. Photo: Sussex Police
Police want to speak to this man in connection with an armed robbery in Shoreham. Photo: Sussex Police

According to Sussex Police, a man threatened staff with a silver handgun and stole a quantity of cash at the Tesco Express store in Upper Shoreham Road at around 6.30am on Friday, May 15.

Police said the suspect then ran out the store and down Eastern Avenue.

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An image of the suspect after he left the store has now been released by police and officers are seeking his identity.

Police want to speak to this man in connection with an armed robbery in Shoreham. Photo: Sussex PolicePolice want to speak to this man in connection with an armed robbery in Shoreham. Photo: Sussex Police
Police want to speak to this man in connection with an armed robbery in Shoreham. Photo: Sussex Police

A spokesperson said: "If you recognise this man or have information to assist the police investigation please report it either online or call 101 quoting Operation Stafford.

"Two men, aged 30 and 38, from Shoreham, were both arrested on suspicion of robbery and have been released under investigation while enquiries are ongoing."

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