Street hold-up

A 20-YEAR-OLD man from Heathfield was robbed as he walked to work along Thorney Close, Heathfield on December 17.

A 20-YEAR-OLD man from Heathfield was robbed as he walked to work along Thorney Close, Heathfield on December 17.

A grey Citroen pulled up in front of the victim, mounting the kerb. Three men, all in their late teens or early 20s, jumped out leaving a woman inside the vehicle.

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The offenders demanded the 3 in cash and a mobile phone the victim was carrying. They used force to seize the items from the victim, who was not badly injured.

Anyone with information should contact the Sussex Police non-emergency call centre on 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial 1470 of 17.12.01 or Crimstoppers anonymously and in confidence on 0800 555 111 where information could lead to a reward.