Police investigating the theft of money from Carats Café in Southwick on Saturday (June 12) said, late on Wednesday (June 16) they have formally identified two people in footage from the café.
Sussex Police stated that the same two individuals were also involved in an incident connected to the welfare of dogs in a locked car, on Saturday in Madeira Drive, Brighton
At the time police, responded to a welfare call in respect of two animals.
Officers then used force on the vehicle's windows to release the dogs from the car.
Soon after the incident, a police spokesperson said:
"Officers had no choice but to smash the side window to gain access and a kind member of the public donated a bottle of water.
"The owners were given strong words of advice on returning to the car a short time later."
Superintendent Rachel Swinney added:
"The behaviour of the individuals concerned in both of these incidents will not be tolerated.
"I want to send a clear message to those visiting our county that we will actively pursue those who commit crime in Sussex.”
Officers added that the investigation is progressing with the assistance of colleagues at Bedfordshire Police.
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