Police were called to an attempted robbery at an Esso garage in London Road, Hassocks this morning (Thursday, January 4).
It happened at around 6am.
Police say there will be an increased police presence in the area while officers carry out their investigation.
Witnesses or anyone with relevant information, such as CCTV or dashcam footage from people travelling in the area at the time, is asked to report it to Sussex Police online or on 101, and quote serial 163 of 04/01.
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