A THIEF stole a Poppy Appeal collection box from a Brighton Hill Chinese takeaway. The thief entered the New World takeaway, on Brighton Hill shopping parade, at around 10.30pm on Saturday, November 9, and distracted staff by pretending to buy food.

While doing so, he removed the collection box from the counter and left. Police are currently checking CCTV footage for clues.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police on 0845 045 4545 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.