UPDATE: Horsham town centre pursuit - suspect at large
The police helicopter was launched after the incident in TK Maxx at 11am.
What started as a case of shoplifting seemed to escalate into a major pursuit.
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Hide AdWitnesses report that the man headed towards Denne Road and allegedly threatened police with a syringe.
Sussex Police is urging anyone who sees the man to contact 999 immediately.
A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: Sussex Police were called to TK Maxx at 11am on June 21 to a report of a shoplifter who was making threats to staff.
“Officers and helicopter were sent to the area to search for the suspect, who had fled the scene.
“The suspect is described as a white man wearing a striped t-shirt and jeans.
“Anyone who sees him is asked to contact police on 999.”