Sidney Sussex student burgled in broad daylight

A laptop and headphones worth £2,050 were stolen

The Police released a CCTV image in appeal for any information Louis Ashworth / CAMBRIDGESHIRE POLICE

by Eleanor Mann

This article is 3 years old

Thursday March 17 2022, 12:03pm

A Sidney Sussex student had a laptop and headphones stolen in broad daylight, a police report says.

The burglary took place at around 5pm on Saturday 5th March. A black Razor laptop and headphones worth £2,050 were stolen.

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The Police have made a public appeal to find the perpetrator.

Yesterday (16/3), the police released a CCTV image of a man who they would like to speak to in relation to the burglary.

They have asked the public to come forward with any information regarding the man in the photo or the burglary, and to contact the police via their web chat or to call 101.

More updates to follow.

Sidney Sussex College has been contacted for comment.

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