Two armed robbers held up a Tesco store in Hove last night (Wednesday 15 June) and escaped with more than £1,000.
One suspect has been arrested and is currently in custody, Sussex Police said.
The force said: “Police are appealing for witnesses after a knifepoint robbery at the Tesco Express store in Denmark Villas, Hove.
“Two men went into the shop at about 10.15pm. One of them jumped over the tills, threatened a staff member with a knife and stole cash from the till.
“The other man then forced two other staff into a back room and made them open the safe. He stole bags of coins worth about £1,000 which he loaded into a trolley and then left the shop.
“No one in the store was injured. Following a search by police, a 53-year-old man was arrested near by on suspicion of robbery and is currently in custody.
“Police are still looking for the other suspect.
“Both men wore balaclavas and dark clothing. There was also a report of an older style silver VW car with dents to its bodywork outside the store at the time with its engine running. Police want to identify the vehicle and its driver.”
Detective Sergeant James Meanwell said: “This was a frightening ordeal for the staff. We want to hear from anyone who witnessed the robbery, saw the suspects leaving the store or this vehicle parked outside.”
Anyone with information is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk.
