Midwife's Bag Of Medical Equipment Stolen In Chichester

8 January 2014, 08:25 | Updated: 8 January 2014, 08:27

A thief has stolen a midwife's bag full of medical equipment in Chichester.

The bag, along with oxygen and Entonox gas cylinders, was stolen from her car on Tuesday morning (7 January).

The theft occurred from the Vauxhall Zafira as it was parked in King's Avenue a few minutes before 9am.

A man, described as white, tall and skinny was seen running from the car and it is thought that he may well have dumped the cylinders nearby.

The bag did not contain any drugs, but did have a number of items of medical equipment including a blood pressure monitor and syringes. A Tom-Tom sat nav was also taken.

Anyone who saw the theft taking place or who has any other information is asked to call Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 257 of 07/01 or e-mail 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk.