There's an investigation after three men attacked a man in his home in St Leonards just after midnight last Tuesday (Dec 21).
The men forced their way into the man's home in Beachy Head View, St Leonards, before punching him and tying him up.
He was left on the floor with a broken rib and severe bruising while they searched his home and eventually left with some of his belongings.
The suspects are described as of Mediterranean appearance, and spoke in a foreign language to each other.
Anyone who was in the area on Monday night into early Tuesday morning and who saw anything suspicious, is asked to contact the police either online or by calling 101, quoting serial 658 of 22/12.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.