Worthing phone thief rumbled by ringer

A THIEF was rumbled after the mobile phone he was stealing rang in his pocket.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Nov 2009, 11:35 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 01:06 BST

Police were called to Ambrose Place in Worthing town centre just before 3.30pm on Thursday, November 5, after occupants of one of the flats confronted a man they believed had stolen a mobile phone.

On calling the missing phone, the thief's pocket lit up and he quickly handed the stolen item back.

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After he left the property, the people realised a wallet had been stolen.

The man is described as a white 6ft tall man who is in his 30s and has short dark hair.

He has a scar on his right cheek and at the time was wearing a black jacket and a silver top with jeans.

He escaped and headed towards Worthing Railway Station.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0845 6070 999.

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