The incident happened at around 9.40am on August 4, at The West Pier Trust's base opposite the landmark, while the crew were preparing to film their programme about the ruined pier. The victim said: "Good people of Brighton, I wonder if you could help us identify this man." A camera bag containing a Sony Camera, lenses and various accessories was stolen. Sussex Police are currently investigating the incident and have urged anyone with information to come forward. A spokesman for the police said: "Police are investigating the theft of a camera bag containing high value photography equipment, after it was reported stolen from The West Pier Trust on Brighton seafront on Tuesday,(4 August).