A woman had her handbag stolen by two teenagers in a town centre.

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after the woman, aged in her sixties, had her handbag stolen in Shoreham.

The woman's bag was pulled off her shoulder at around 12.15pm on Wednesday, July 10, in High Street outside the Ropetackle Arts Centre.

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The teenagers fled the scene on an e-scooter along Little High Street.

The area was searched by officers but the youths could not be located, although a discarded handbag matching the description was returned to the woman.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who had footage should report it online or via 101, referencing serial 515 of 10/07.