PEOPLE gave chase after a gang of raiders smashed their way into a jewellers.
Four crooks with sledgehammers struck at around 3.40pm today (Thursday) at W E Clark and Son, Cliffe High Street, Lewes.
The gang all wore green jumpsuits and balaclavas.
As the crooks fled the shop a passer-by grabbed the keys from the thieves' getaway car.
The gang fled down Cliffe High Street towards South Street with five members of the public in pursuit.
As the gang ran, one threatened to shoot his pursuers.
The robbers jumped into a car near the Snowdrop pub and made off.
Police are currently apprehending suspects.
Are you the woman who took the keys from the getaway vehicle?
Call Steve Holloway on 01273 480601 or email:
steve.holloway@sussexnewspapers.co.uk Do you have pictures of the raid?
Email:
sussex.express@sussexnewspapers.co.ukor text: Text SEPIX (space) any other details (max 160 characters), attach your photograph via MMS and send to 07843 500911.
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