Police are trying to locate a number of peacocks which have been creating a nuisance in Henfield for 'some time'.
According to the force, the birds were unlawfully released in the local countryside and have since been causing damage to the native environment and gardens.
People living in the area have reportedly become distressed and inconvenienced by the peafowl which often make excessive noise at all hours of the day.
Officers have been in touch with someone who is happy to assist with capturing the peacocks and providing a safe and secure home for the future.
Sergeant Tom Carter, wildlife crime lead, said:
"Peacocks are a non-native species and these particular birds have been causing damage to the native environment and nature for some time now. They have also been causing distress and inconvenience to some people living in the area, damaging gardens and making excessive noise at all hours of the day.
"It is important that for their own safety and welfare, they are captured and removed to secure sanctuary.
"We are in touch with someone who is happy to assist with this and offer the birds a safe home in the future and we are looking to achieve this as soon as possible."
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