A MAN armed with a gun has robbed a betting shop.
The suspect walked into Ladbrokes in Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, and chatted with the manager before pulling out what is believed to be a firearm and demanding money.
He ran off with more than £1,000 cash at around 7.40pm on Tuesday (April 5).
The man was white between 6' and 6'2", of slim build with an untidy patchy beard.
He was wearing a black jacket, white trainers and a light coloured cap.
Detective Inspector Neil Ralph of Sussex Police said: "We are keen to trace 31-year-old Ryan Skinner who is from the town.
"Ryan is described as white, around 6' and of slim build with short brown hair and a patchy beard.
"I would advise members of the public not to approach him directly, but if you do know where he is then call 999."
Witnesses should email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting serial 1335 of April 5.
Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.
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