A burglar or burglars broke into a supermarket in the early hours of yesterday morning (Tuesday 5 July).
They stole the cash float from the tills and caused an unquantified amount of damage to the Co-op branch in Lewes Road, Brighton.
Sussex Police said that a security company raised the alarm after entry to the building had been forced.
Forensic, CCTV and house-to-house inquiries had been started, Sussex Police said, but currently there was no description of those involved.
Anyone in the area between 1am and 3am who saw anything suspicious is asked to call Sussex Police on 0845 6070999.
