ID Appeal After High Value Theft At Haywards Heath Opticians

Officers are appealing for identification of two men after thousands of pounds worth of designer sunglasses were stolen from a shop in Haywards Heath.

It was reported that two men entered Leightons Opticians in The Orchards Shopping Centre on Tuesday, 13 May, at around 5pm.

The first suspect wore a light blue baseball cap with an ‘A’ on it, a white vest, tan coloured jeans, and carried a rucksack.

The second suspect, wore a black baseball cap, blue tracksuit with pink Nike logos, Nike trainers and carried a rucksack. He was also described as having a short beard and moustache.

Both men reportedly browsed the selection of sunglasses, then began to pick up multiple pairs at once.

Staff locked the display cabinet and attempted to retrieve the sunglasses from the men before they left the store.

The suspects pushed past the members of staff and left the shop.

CCTV shows the men walking through The Orchards Shopping Centre.

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with relevant information such as mobile phone or CCTV footage to come forward.

Officers are investigating a number of lines of enquiry and are appealing for anyone in the area at the time who may have seen what happened to come forward.

Information can be reported to Sussex Police online or by dialling 101, quoting serial 144 of 15/05.