Knife raider in off-licence terror
The raider waved what police later described as a large kitchen knife above his head and demanded: "Give us all your money!"
Saturday evening's raid on Thresher's off-licence in St Leonards Road was made shortly before 9.30pm.
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Hide AdThe raider waved the knife, scaring staff and the sole customer present.
Inspector Max Mosley said a member of staff handed over 200 in notes
The thief is described as about 19,white, 5ft 7ins and of medium build.
He was wearing a scarf round his face, a baseball cap, woollen gloves, beige trousers, a dark padded jacket and white trainers.
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Hide AdHe spoke with a Northern accent and was described as having dark eyes.
He ran off towards Devonshire Road and then doubled back towards the station.
Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Jason Tuck at Rother CID at Bexhill police station on 0845 6970999 or call Crimestoppers on the free 0800 555 111 number.