‘Phantom pooper’ being hunted by police after using streets as makeshift loo

23 September 2024, 17:22

Police are hunting a man who was caught on CCTV defecating in public in a Sussex village
Police are hunting a man who was caught on CCTV defecating in public in a Sussex village. Picture: Alamy

By Asher McShane

Police are hunting a man dubbed the ‘Phantom Pooper’ who has been using residential streets in a Sussex seaside village as his own personal latrine.

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A suspect has been seen prowling the streets with toilet paper in hand, looking for a suitable place to relieve himself.

Sussex News reported the bizarre story on Twitter, writing: “The Phantom Pooper’ strikes again in Camber.

“This stealthy stinker leaves his mark - and even comes prepared with his own toilet roll.

“This mysterious man keeps leaving unwanted deposits in a person's residential driveway.”

One person wrote online: “Oh my days! What’s wrong with some people?”

Another wrote: “IS that Camber? My mum lives there” along with an emoji of a shocked face.

Sussex police said: “We are aware of a video on X of a man allegedly defecating on private property in Camber. Enquiries are ongoing.”

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact police online or call 101.”

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