Chichester Police

16/10/2026

Darker nights are arriving!

As the evenings get darker, take extra care when parking your vehicle.
Try to:
🚗 Park in well-lit areas
🔒 Lock doors and windows
🎥 Use secure car parks where possible
📦 Remove all valuables

Vehicle thieves look for easy opportunities. Make your vehicle a less attractive target.

16/10/2026

A man from Gosport, Hampshire has been sentenced for attempted false imprisonment, trespass with intent to commit a s*xual offence and actual bodily harm after he broke into a home in Rogate in the early hours of 4 June.

He has also been sentenced for child s*x offences he committed within his home county following an investigation by Hampshire Police.

Christopher Buxey, 43, of Privett Place, Gosport, appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Thursday 15 October.

He was jailed for 18 years with a further five years on licence for a total sentence of 23 years.

16/10/2026

Have you seen any of these people?

We're searching for them as they are wanted by police.

If seen, call 999 or Crimestoppers free on 0800 555 111, quoting the relevant reference number. Do not approach them.

The post will be updated as individuals are located. Please share.

16/10/2026

We have arrested a boy on in connection to a report of homophobic abuse in Chichester city centre.

The victim, a man in his 20s, was verbally abused by a group of young men riding bicycles in Little London car park at about 6pm on 13 October.

Officers visited the victim in a venue nearby to provide reassurance and to take a statement. Meanwhile a 16-year-old boy, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was arrested on suspicion of using threatening or abusive behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress, and with shop theft.

He was issued with a Community Protection Warning and has been bailed, pending further enquiries.

Chichester Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector Dave Lyons said: “This was a distressing incident for the victim and we understand the concern it has caused for the wider community.

“Hate has no place in our communities. We understand that reporting it can sometime be difficult, but we continue to encourage anyone impacted by hate crimes to report them to Suss*x Police. We are continuing to work with partner agencies in Chichester to further support victims of crime.”

12/10/2026

We’re searching for Stephen Jackson, 61, who is wanted for recall to prison for breaching his licence.

Stephen has links to Chichester, Guildford in Surrey, Herne Bay and Minster-on-Sea in Kent and Exeter in Devon.

Anyone who sees him is asked not to approach him but to dial 999 immediately, quoting crime reference 47190124657.

10/10/2026

Beware of scam calls from fraudsters falsely claiming to be from the "Suss*x Police Cyber Crime Unit" ⚠️

On Saturday (10 October), we became aware of scammers targeting members of the public and requesting personal information, including passwords and other sensitive details.

It has been reported that the caller ID may appear to show a legitimate police phone number, however, these calls are being made from alternative sources.

Remember 👉 Suss*x Police will never ask for your passwords, bank details, PIN numbers or other sensitive financial information over the phone.

These fraudsters may change the name of the police unit they claim to be from, so remain vigilant.

We would like to reassure the public that our phone lines are operating as normal.

If you receive a suspicious call claiming to be from Suss*x Police, let us know. You can do this by filling an online reporting form. Alternatively, you can contact us by calling 101.

07/10/2026

We're searching for 16-year-old Jacob, from Worthing.

Jacob is 5’8” and has links to Chichester, Bognor, Littlehampton and Lancing.

If you have seen Jacob or know where he is, call 999 quoting serial 1630 of 29/09.

07/10/2026

Have you seen Mohammed Rasauli?

Crimestoppers, which is independent of the police, is supporting this investigation by offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information the charity exclusively receive – either online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111 at any time – that leads to the arrest of Mohammed Rasauli.

We’re an independent charity that gives people the power to speak up and stop crime – 100% anonymously. Find out more.

06/10/2026

We can confirm that previously missing Jacob has been safely located.

It follows our appeals issued on 2 October and 4 October for the 16-year-old.

Officers have thanked the public for their help and support.

05/10/2026

Fraudsters are always looking for new ways to target people, which is why it's so important to stay informed.

Your neighbourhood policing team recently supported colleagues from our Fraud Team at the Farmers' Market in the city centre for a fraud prevention event, alongside West Suss*x County Council, local banks and other partner agencies.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat and picked up advice on how to spot scams and protect themselves from fraud.

🔹 Stop and think before sharing personal or financial information
🔹 Never feel pressured into making a quick decision
🔹 Verify unexpected requests using trusted contact details

Working together, we can make it harder for fraudsters to succeed.

You can report online or via 101. In an emergency call 999.