Witness appeal after man pulls out gun at supermarket

Sussex Police are appealing for further information after a suspected shoplifter pulled out a handgun at a branch of Sainsbury's in Peacehaven and threatened staff with the weapon so he could get away.

The incident at the Sainsbury's supermarket in South Coast Road in Peacehaven happened at around 8.40pm on Sunday 4th December.

The man fled in the direction of Dorothy Avenue. No-one was hurt. It is believed that the man stole some alcohol from the shop.

Officers are trying to trace the man. he's been described as:

• A white man, about 6ft tall
• Aged about 40 - 50 years old
• Of a stocky build with a shaven head, possibly foreign

Police were told the man was carrying a white plastic bag and was wearing:

• a white top
• a black jacket, black scarf
• blue jeans
• and green / brown trainers with white soles

Anyone with information is asked not to approach him, but to telephone 999 and ask for the police service.