A THIEF who stole cash from a gambling machine was caught on CCTV footage.

Police want to track down the suspect who targeted the bookies in St James's Street in Brighton.

He was seen sitting at a games machine, then when a staff member emptied one of them, he grabbed cash and ran out of the shop.

The staff member chased him but lost sight of him in the street outside.

Police say the suspect is described as Middle Eastern, aged in his mid 20s, 5ft 8ins with short cropped black hair and stubble on his face.

It happened on December 17 at around 6pm.

Anyone who recognises the suspect or who knows his whereabouts is asked to report information on the Sussex Police website.

Alternatively call 101 and quote incident reference number 903 of 17/12.