A woman’s home in Ashford Way, Hastings, was enterted by two men on Thursday, 31 August, just after 1pm. The suspects reportedly fled the scene in an SUV, possibly brown in colour. Witnesses reported seeing the vehicle make a left turn into Tenterden Rise.
Detective Constable Amber Walker from Hastings CID has issued an appeal for information. She stated, “We are aware of driving lessons that take place in the area and ask those that may have been having a driving lesson at the time, or were providing a driving lesson, to contact us if they have dash-cam footage or saw anything of note.”
The police are currently investigating the incident to identify the suspects. However, they believe this to be an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or saw anything suspicious between 1pm to 1.30pm to come forward. They are particularly interested in any relevant footage from dash-cams, doorbells or CCTV.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police online or call 101, quoting serial 658 of 31/08. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously online or by calling Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
