AN IMAGE of a man police wish to identify in connection with a late-night raid, in which treasures worth more than £1 million were stolen, has been released.
"Irreplaceable" gold rosary beads carried by Mary Queen of Scots to her execution in 1587 were among the items stolen by thieves who broke into Arundel Castle in May.
The man in the photograph is white, in his 30s or 40s, with dark coloured hair and a high hairline, wearing a dark coloured tracksuit top and bottoms.
Officers say he is not believed to have connections in Sussex.
The investigation has so far shown links to Kent, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and West Mercia and these images were taken in June this year at the Clacket Lane service area on the M25.
In September, a man was arrested on suspicion of the burglary at an address in Eckington, Worcestershire by Sussex Police officers in a joint operation with Gloucestershire Constabulary, West Mercia Police and Thames Valley Police.
The 45-year-old is currently released under investigation.
Detective Inspector Alan Pack of Sussex Police said: "Our investigation into the Arundel Castle burglary remains live and we are keen to identify and trace this man.
"If you can help identify him or if you have any other information about this burglary, please contact us either online or by calling Sussex 101, quoting Operation Deuce.
"We also remind people that the insurers have offered a substantial reward should any of the property be recovered intact."
In June, a reward was offered on the basis that any items stolen are returned in their original, undamaged, condition, subject to specific conditions.
Anyone with information can contact Simon Jones at loss adjusters Quadra Claims Services Ltd, email info@quadraclaims.co.uk, phone 0161 838 6600.
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