A black medical bag containing a stethoscope, ear thermometer and dressings has been stolen from a car.

The medical equipment was taken from a red Rover Mini parked in Woodland Vale Road, St Leonards, between 12.05am on Monday, August 25, and 11.55pm on Tuesday, August 26.

Police only released details of the theft today.

Any witness or anyone with information is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting serial 1625 of 26/08.

Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.