A driver had tear gas sprayed in his face by a robber who grabbed cash from his car.
The victim was sitting in his parked car in Ewhurst Road, West Green, Crawley, when a man approached him and said he had broken down and needed help.
The victim got out of his car and was sprayed in the face. The attacker made off with £25. The injured man was taken to East Surrey Hospital, Redhill.
The attack happened at 8.30pm on Thursday.
The robber was heavily built. He was about 25, 5ft 9in, with a round face, stubble, a slight tan and short hair. He was wearing a white-hooded top and jeans.
Detective Constable Becky Harris appealed for witnesses to call her on 0845 6070999.
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