AN e-fit has been released in the hunt for a man wanted in connection with a robbery.

A man claiming to be from the water board called at the address of an elderly couple in Cambridge Road in Hastings at around 4pm on June 20.

He distracted them before running off with a quantity of cash.

The suspect is a white man of European appearance, aged between 40 and 50, about 5’9” and of stocky build. He had greying hair and spoke with a local accent.

Witnesses should call Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1012 of June 20, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.